Metabolic Disorders

Question 1

decreased ADH due to posterior pituitary problem

causes dehydration

Answer 1

diabetes inspidus

Question 2

decreased production of insulin by the beta cells of pancreas (islet of langerhans)

Answer 2

diabetes mellitus

Question 3

iron in organs and skin

bronze diabetes

Answer 3

hemochromatosis

Question 4

protein malnutrition

Answer 4

kwashiorkor

Question 5

calorie malnutrition, includes protein

Answer 5

marasmus

Question 6

inborn error of copper metabolism
kayser fleisher rings = copper deposits in the eye
hepatolenticular degeneration

Answer 6

wilson’s