Author Question: Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the a. Anterior pituitary b. Posterior pituitary c. Adrenal ... (Read 501 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the

a. Anterior pituitary
b. Posterior pituitary
c. Adrenal cortex
d. Adrenal medulla

Question 2

The nurse accidentally bumped the newborn's bassinet. The infant responded by extending and abducting the extremities, and the fingers fanned to form a C. The infant then flexed both arms in an embracing motion.

This is an example of which newborn reflex? A. Dancing
B. Moro's
C. Rooting
D. Babinski

zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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A The anterior pituitary produces hormones such as growth hormone,
thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, gonadotropin,
prolactin, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
B The principal disorder of posterior pituitary hypofunction is diabetes insipidus.
C The adrenal cortex produces aldosterone, sex hormones, and glucocorticoids.
D The adrenal medulla produces catecholamines.

Answer to Question 2

B
Moro's reflex is sometimes called the startle reflex because it appears in response to sudden jarring movements or loud noises.