Endocrine System - Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
1
Q
Another name for Diabetes Insipidus and why?
A
Water Diabetes because it has nothing to do with insulin
2
Q
How can Diabetes Inspidius be caused?
A
Can be through damage of the hypothalamus which produces ADH or the pituitary gland which stores ADH
3
Q
Effect of Diabetes Insipidus?
A
Causes an imbalance of fluids in the body
4
Q
Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus?
A
1.) Extreme thirst
2.) Large amounts of urine