Multiple Choice
What are the primary structures highlighted within a retrograde pyelography?
Ch.14 Urinary System
Urinary System: Vocabulary
Multiple Choice
A decrease in which of the following substances could be an explanation for enuresis in children?
A
Dopamine.
B
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
C
Insulin.
D
Estrogen.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the term 'enuresis' — it refers to involuntary urination, especially by children at night (commonly known as bedwetting).
Step 2: Recognize the role of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) — ADH helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body by reducing urine production during sleep.
Step 3: Analyze how a decrease in ADH affects the body — lower levels of ADH lead to increased urine production at night, which can cause enuresis in children.
Step 4: Compare other substances listed (Dopamine, Insulin, Estrogen) — these do not primarily regulate urine production or water balance related to enuresis.
Step 5: Conclude that a decrease in Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) is the most plausible explanation for enuresis in children due to its direct effect on urine concentration and volume.
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