Question

case study 15.5
diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the gland.
a. pituitary
b. pineal
c. thymus
d. thyroid

1. read the scenario and answer the question.

what is the medical term that means excessive thirst?
a. paresthesia
b. polydipsia
c. polyphagia
d. polyuria

1. read the scenario and answer the question.

what is the medical term that means excessive quantities of urine?
a. paresthesia
b. polydipsia
c. polyphagia
d. polyuria

1. read the scenario and answer the question.

where is adh produced?
a. adenohypophysis

Explanation:

1. Diabetes insipidus is related to the pituitary gland as it is caused by a problem with the production or release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which is associated with the pituitary.
2. Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst.
3. Polyuria is the medical term for excessive quantities of urine.
4. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior - pituitary gland. Adenohypophysis is the anterior part of the pituitary and does not produce ADH.

Answer:

1. A. pituitary
2. B. polydipsia
3. D. polyuria
4. None of the above options are correct as ADH is produced by the hypothalamus.