Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the a. Anterior pituitary ...

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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

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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.

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Great answer, keep it coming

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