Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus ( 30 Questions)
Which type of diabetes insipidus is characterized by inadequate production or release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the hypothalamus or pituitary gland?
Central diabetes insipidus is characterized by inadequate production or release of ADH from the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
This choice is incorrect. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is characterized by a lack of response to ADH by the kidneys.
This choice is incorrect. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus is not a recognized classification of diabetes insipidus.
This choice is incorrect. Secondary diabetes insipidus refers to cases where another condition or factor, such as head trauma or tumor, affects ADH production or release.
Central diabetes insipidus is characterized by inadequate production or release of ADH from the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
Incorrect choices:
b. This choice is incorrect. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is characterized by a lack of response to ADH by the kidneys.
c. This choice is incorrect. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus is not a recognized classification of diabetes insipidus.
d. This choice is incorrect. Secondary diabetes insipidus refers to cases where another condition or factor, such as head trauma or tumor, affects ADH production or release.