. Describe the main distinguishing characteristic of each of the four types of d

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. Describe the main distinguishing characteristic of each of the four types of diabetes insipidus listed below. (2 pts each) a) Central diabetes insipidus: b) Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: c) Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus: d) Gestational diabetes insipidus: 6. Why was a form of central or pituitary diabetes insipidus diagnosed in Amanda's case? (Assume she is not pregnant). Make sure to explain why the other tvpes were ruled out. (2 pts) 7. What does idiopathic mean? (1 pt) 8 In what way is diabetes insipidus similar to diabetes mellitus? (2 pts) 9. In what way does diabetes insipidus differ from diabetes mellitus based on endocrine function? (2 pts)

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a) Central diabetes inspidus occurs when body hs lower than normal amount of ADH, kidneys don't work properly to balance the water amount in body. This is called central because ADH is released from pitutary gland which is part of central nervous systen. It is caused by a genetic problem.

b)nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when ADH levels in body are normal or higher not lower. This is caused mainly because kidneys are damaged and therefore they do not respond to ADH levels durimg urine formation. IT may be genetic or acquired.

c) Dispogenic Diabetes Inspidus causes excretion of large volumes of dilute urine. Underlying cause behind it is not damage of kidneys or low production of ADH but it is due to excessive intake of Fluids.

d) Gestational diabetes insipidus--A rare type diabetes occurs during 3rd trimester of pregnancy. At rae cases during pregnancy the placentA MAKES AN enzyme that destroys ADH. The lach of ADH causes heavy thrists and frequent urinations.

QUESTION 6-- amanda's case is missing

Ans 7-- Idiopathic is related to disease which means arising spontaneously or from an unknown cause of it.

Ans--8-- both diabetes inspidus and diabetes mellitus are NON CURABLE else everything is different.

Ans9-- differences between diabetes inspidus and diabetes mellitus based on endocrine function is as follows:-

DIABETES INSPIDUS

DIABETES MELLITUS

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