Which of the following conditions could potentially result from hyposecretion of a hormone released by the portion of the marked gland in the diagram?
A)tetany
B)acromegaly
C)diabetes insipidus
D)goiter
E)Cushing's syndrome

Question

Which of the following conditions could potentially result from hyposecretion of a hormone released by the portion of the marked gland in the diagram? 
A)tetany 
B)acromegaly 
C)diabetes insipidus 
D)goiter 
E)Cushing's syndrome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marked gland is the posterior pituitary gland, which releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Hyposecretion of ADH can result in diabetes insipidus, a condition characterized by excessive urination and thirst. Tetany is caused by hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism, acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland, goiter is caused by iodine deficiency leading to enlargement of the thyroid gland, and Cushing's syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of cortisol from the adrenal gland. None of these conditions are related to hyposecretion of ADH.

Which of the Following Conditions Could Potentially Result from Hyposecretion