• How does the posterior pituitary work?
  • What is the physiological action of vasopressin aka ADH? (3)
  • How does the posterior pituitary come up on MRI?
  • What are the 2 triggers for vasopressin release?
  • What is the physiological response to water deprivation?
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Psychogenic polydipsia
  • Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)