Diabetes insipidus is due to the

Failure of neurohypophysial system to inhibit the excess release of ADH

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Failure of neurohypophysial system to produce or release ADH

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Inability of pituitary to produce oxytocin

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Inability of pituitary to release ACTH

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Solution

The correct option is B Failure of neurohypophysial system to produce or release ADH
The neurohypophysial system releases ADH, which helps in conservation of body water. Failure of the neurohypophysial system to release ADH results in exretion of large amounts of urine. This condition is termed as Diabetes insipidus. Hence option B is the correct answer.

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