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Insulin and Its Mode of Action

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(e) Vasopressin and insulin (Deficiency disorder).

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Diabetes insipidus is caused due to the deficiency of Vasopressin/ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) which is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.

Diabetes mellitus is caused due to the deficiency of Insulin which is secreted by beta cells of pancreas.

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