When vasopressin is not secreted, the condition that occurs is called?
Correct answer: D. Diabetes insipidus
- A. Acromegaly
- B. Diabetes mellitus
- C. Dwarfism
- D. Diabetes insipidus
Explanation
A lack of vasopressin (ADH) causes diabetes insipidus, a condition marked by excessive production of dilute urine and intense thirst.
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