Endocrine disorders · Physiology

Which hormone deficiency causes diabetes insipidus?

  1. Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex
  2. Insulin
  3. Antidiuretic hormone
  4. Thyroxine
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Correct answer: Antidiuretic hormone

Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone impairs water reabsorption in kidneys. This leads to excessive dilute urine.

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