Assertion Diabetes inspidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary.

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

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Assertion is true but Reason is false

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Both Assertion and Reason are false

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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland. Hyposecretion of ADH results in diabetes insipidus, which is characterized by micturating dilute urine several times a day and excessive thirst.

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