Question

Diabetes insipidus results from

• A. Deficiency of insulin
• B. Lack of pitocin
• C. Lack of ADH
• D. None of these

Answer 1

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.