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leilurhhh

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A nurse is preparing to teach a client about vasopressin. Which of the following would the nurse integrate into the teaching? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Vasopressin is secreted by the adrenal gland.
  B) Vasopressin is secreted when body fluids must be conserved.
  C) Vasopressin exhibits its greatest activity in the bladder.
  D) Vasopressin regulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney.
  E) Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

Which of the following hormones are secreted by the adrenal gland? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Growth hormone
  B) Mineralocorticoids
  C) Glucocorticoids
  D) Prolactin
  E) Oxytocin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
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The following is true of the hormone vasopressin: it is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, is secreted when body fluids must be conserved, exhibits its greatest activity on the renal tubular epithelium, regulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney, and is used to treat diabetes insipidus.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
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Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are secreted by the adrenal gland. Growth hormone, prolactin, and oxytocin are secreted by the pituitary gland.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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