Posterior Pituitary Disorders - SIADH, DI. Flashcards
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What is the role of the hormone oxytocin ?
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Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth.
2
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What would hypersecretion of oxytocin result in?
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3
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What would hyposecretion of oxytocin result in ?
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4
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What would hypersecretion of ADH result in ?
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5
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What would Hyposecretion of ADH result in ?
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6
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What is SIADH ?
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7
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What causes SIADH ?
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8
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What are some signs and symptoms of SIADH ?
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9
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What will the plasma sodium level and plasma osmolarity be in SIADH ?
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Low
10
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What is the treatment for SIADH ?
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