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Angela Muigai
Physiology Week 7-13
| What causes diabetes insipidus? | Hyposecretion of anti-diuretic hormone. |
| Which hormone regulates the circadian rhythm? | Melatonin |
| Name the hormones produced in the thyroid gland. | a). calcitonin b). T4 (thyroxine) c). T3 |
| Which disease is caused by the hypersecretion of thyroid hormone? | Graves disease |
| Another name for cholecalciferol is? | Vitamin D |
| How does the hormone aldosterone maintain sodium homeostasis in the blood? | By increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys |
| Which negative feedback system helps maintain homeostasis of blood pressure? | The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) |
| Differentiate between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. | Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose Hyperglycemia refers to high blood glucose |
| Which hormone maintains gestation? | Progesterone |
| Which hormone is an antagonist to ADH and aldosterone? | Atrial natriuretic hormone |