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Diabetes insipidus results from


A

Deficiency of insulin

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Lack of pitocin

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Lack of ADH

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

Lack of ADH


Diabetes insipidus is caused by low or no secretion of a hormone called vasopressin, which is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland until needed.


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