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A 38-year-old man came to the outpatient clinic presenting with fatigue, dry mouth, and passing large amounts of urine. He describes his urine as light in color and non-odorous. On further questioning, he said he had never experienced prior similar symptoms.  He has always been healthy and denies prior hospitalizations.  On recent routine pre-employment screening, serum electrolyte testing revealed that his serum sodium was mildly elevated.  He was advised to have the test repeated in three months.  When he had repeat blood work taken one week ago, there was further increase in the serum sodium level.  Blood glucose level is normal.  DDAVP (desmopressin) injection resulted in decrease in urine volume and increase in urine specific gravity. Based on this information, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

You have now completed the Endocrine core examination.

What is a ‘Teratogen’?

Which of the following type of ‘grand’ theory of development states that thoughts& expectations influence attitudes, values, assumptions, & actions (such asPiaget’s assimilation & accommodation)?

Maslow’s Humanism theory with it’s hierarchy of needs and Evolutionary theorywould be examples of which of the ‘newer’ theories of development?

Which of the following explains the ‘dominant-recessive pattern’ of genetic expression?

‘Fragile X syndrome’ is an example of an Y-linked genetic disorder in which thefather is a carrier but does not express the disorder in his phenotype.

The ‘Embryonic’ period happens from _____________, and the majoraccomplishment is _____________________.

A ‘full-term’ first baby is born at 38 weeks, after an average 12-hour labor, andweighs on average 6-8 pounds.

‘Developmental theories’ provide a framework for understanding development &a framework for future research.