Urine Concentration and Dilution · Physiology

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is characterized by:

  1. Normal ADH with renal unresponsiveness
  2. Deficient secretion of ADH from the pituitary
  3. Excess ADH secretion causing water retention
  4. Enhanced water reabsorption in collecting ducts
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Correct answer: Normal ADH with renal unresponsiveness

In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, ADH levels are normal. The kidneys fail to respond to ADH.

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