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Posterior pituitary insufficiency leads to______________?

Correct answer: B. Diabetes insipidus

  • A. Diabetes mellitus
  • B. Diabetes insipidus
  • C. Dwarfism
  • D. Cretinism

Explanation

Posterior pituitary failure commonly causes deficient ADH release, producing excessive dilute urine and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus is caused by insulin deficiency or resistance, not posterior pituitary insufficiency.

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