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NguyenJ

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Diabetes mellitus has the same cause as diabetes insipidus.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which type of pneumonia affects just one lobe of a lung?
 
  A) lobar pneumonia
  B) pulmonary edema
  C) double pneumonia
  D) bronchopneumonia


Pariscourtney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Diabetes mellitus is caused by a decreased production of insulin from the pancreas or lack of receptors to use insulin at the cellular level. Diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary gland.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not a type of pneumonia.
C) Double pneumonia affects both lungs.
D) Bronchopneumonia affects the bronchi, bronchioles, and lung, but it does not indicate how much of the lung.


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