The Renal System

at a Glance

Christopher O'Callaghan

Multiple Choice:

Chapter 13. Disorders of sodium and water metabolism

1. Match the following disorders with the correct statement
         
1.  causes a high osmolality because the kidney does not respond to ADH 
2.  occurs when there is inadequate ADH (anti-diuretic hormone or vasopressin) production 
3.  results in a low plasma osmolality 
4.  is characterised by inadequate aldosterone levels 
5.  causes sodium retention 
         
a. SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate excess anti-diuretic hormone) 1.   2.   3.   4.   5.      
b. Addison's disease 1.   2.   3.   4.   5.      
c. central diabetes insipidus 1.   2.   3.   4.   5.      
d. excess aldosterone production 1.   2.   3.   4.   5.      
e. nephrogenic diabetes insipidus 1.   2.   3.   4.   5.