Question

Name the hormone which in deficiency causes Diabetes insipidus. How does this disorder differ from Diabetes Mellitus ?

Answer 1

Antidiuretic hormone (Vasopressin) - Its deficiency causes diabetes insipidus (dilute urine ) .This affects the reabsorption of water by the network of capillaries surrounding the Nephrons . Insufficient secretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus (hyperglycemia). Resulting in excretion of glucose through the urine.