The Nurse Recognizes That the Patient with Dysfunction of the Posterior

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that the patient with dysfunction of the posterior pituitary gland is at risk for which disorder?

• A)Acromegaly
• B)Osteoporosis
• C)Diabetes insipidus
• D)Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Targets Of The Immune System

Structures or molecules identified by the immune system as foreign, triggering a response to defend the body against potential harm.

Normal Cells

Cells that have a characteristic appearance and behave in a predictable manner, maintaining basic functions such as growth, replication, and repair in a controlled way.

Cancerous Cells

Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the potential to invade and spread to other parts of the body, forming growths known as tumors.

MHC Markers

Proteins found on the surface of cells that help the immune system recognize foreign substances, playing a critical role in immune response.