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2 Main Types of Diabetes Insipidus | Biology

The following points highlight the two main types of diabetes insipidus. The types are:- 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus 2. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Type # 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus: In central diabetes insipidus, the ADH secretion is poor. Pituitary adenomas rarely causes decrease release of ADH, but hypothalamic tumors such as craniopharyngiomas or other primary central nervous system lesions [...]

By Meghna G|2016-10-20T08:57:18+00:00October 20, 2016|Endocrinology|Comments Off

Disorders of Adrenocortical Functions: 2 Types

The following points highlight the two main types of disorders of adrenocortical functions. The types are: 1. Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 2. Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Type # 1. Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency: Primary adrenocortical deficiency leads to Addison's disease which results from adrenocortical atrophy due to autoimmune, tubercular or malignant affliction of adrenal glands. The various other causes are listed in Table [...]

By Meghna G|2016-10-20T08:57:17+00:00October 20, 2016|Adrenal Glands|Comments Off