Vasopressin and Diabetes Insipidus

Q.

What is the function of vasopressin?

Q.

What is the function of oxytocin and vasopressin?

Q.

Differentiate between Simple goitre and Exophthalmic goitre

Q.

ADH hormone which helps in the reabsorption of water in the kidneys is also known as

1. Prolactin

2. Adreno Cortico Tropic Hormone (ACTH)

3. Oxytocin

4. Vasopressin

Q.

ADH will be released from the posterior pituitary when there is a decrease in plasma ________ .

1. Sodium concentration

2. Osmotic pressure

3. pH

4. Volume

Q.

Oxytocin is water-retaining hormone.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which of these symptoms would be common among individuals suffering from diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus?

1. Both lose weight

2. Both tend to urinate frequently

3. Urine in both contains a high amount of sugar

4. Both lack energy.

Q. Raj started showing symptoms of being thirsty all the time with increased urge of urination. What could be the possible medical condition(s) that the symptoms and signs are pointing to?

1. Hypothyroidism
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Diabetes insipidus

Q.

The rate of reabsorption of water in the kidney is increased when there is no sufficient amount of vasopressin. This leads to a medical condition known as diabetes insipidus.

1. True

2. False