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Which signs or symptoms does the nurse observe while assessing a client with diabetes insipidus?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following are primary targets of oxytocin?
A
Thyroid and parathyroid glands
B
Kidneys and adrenal glands
C
Uterus and mammary glands
D
Pancreas and liver
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Understand the role of oxytocin: Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a crucial role in childbirth and lactation.
Identify the primary functions of oxytocin: Oxytocin is known for stimulating uterine contractions during labor and promoting milk ejection during breastfeeding.
Determine the target organs based on oxytocin's functions: Since oxytocin is involved in childbirth and lactation, its primary targets are the uterus, where it induces contractions, and the mammary glands, where it facilitates milk ejection.
Eliminate other options based on oxytocin's functions: The thyroid and parathyroid glands, kidneys and adrenal glands, and pancreas and liver are not involved in the processes of childbirth and lactation, making them unlikely targets for oxytocin.
Conclude with the correct answer: Based on the functions and target organs of oxytocin, the primary targets are the uterus and mammary glands.
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