Posterior pituitary insufficiency leads to______________?
Correct answer: D. Diabetes insipidus
- A. Diabetes mellitus
- B. Cretinism
- C. Dwarfism
- D. Diabetes insipidus
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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