ADH osmoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
What does ADH stand for
A
Anti-Diurteic Hormone
2
Q
What is the function of ADH?
A
Hormone that prevents the dehydration and decrease water loss
3
Q
What happens if a patient has high levels of ADH in the body?
A
Will decrease urine volume, resulting in more concentrated urine with uric acid and calcium.
4
Q
What happens if a patient has low levels of ADH ?
A
Lead to an increase in urine volume decrease the concentration of uric acid and calcium in urine
5
Q
What are the risks of having high levels of uric acid and calcium in the kidney?
A
It can increase the chances of developing kidney stones.
