Endocrine System - Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards

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Another name for Diabetes Insipidus and why?

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Water Diabetes because it has nothing to do with insulin

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How can Diabetes Inspidius be caused?

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Can be through damage of the hypothalamus which produces ADH or the pituitary gland which stores ADH

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Effect of Diabetes Insipidus?

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Causes an imbalance of fluids in the body

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Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus?

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1.) Extreme thirst
2.) Large amounts of urine

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