Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2021
A patient complains of acute increase in diuresis (up to 5-7 liters of urine per 24 hours). Examination revealed decreased secretion of vasopressin in this patient. What cells have insufficient secretory activity in this case?
Answer options
- Pituicytes
- Endocrinocytes of the anterior pituitary
- Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus
- Endocrinocytes of the intermediate pituitary
- Pars tuberalis cells
Correct answer
Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus
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