Diabetes Insipidus Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Diabetes insipidus is:

• A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
• B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
• C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
• D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
• E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

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Definitions:

Capillary

The smallest blood vessels in the body which facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Carotid Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid arteries that detect changes in blood oxygen levels, helping regulate breathing.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the walls of blood vessels that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Lymphatics

Part of the lymphatic system, involving the network of vessels, nodes, and organs responsible for transporting lymph and managing bodily fluids.