What Is the Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?

• A) One causes diarrhea; the other causes diuresis.
• B) One is a deficit in insulin activity; the other a deficit in ADH activity.
• C) One is a lack of insulin secretion; the other a resistance to insulin.
• D) One is a lack of ADH secretion; the other a resistance to ADH.
• E) One causes increased fluid loss; the other causes increased thirst.

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