This Condition Develops When the Posterior Pituitary No Longer Releases

question 80

Multiple Choice

This condition develops when the posterior pituitary no longer releases adequate amounts of ADH.

• A) diabetes mellitus
• B) diabetes insipidus
• C) pituitary dwarfism
• D) exophthalmos
• E) gigantism

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