Diabetes Insipidus Is Caused by

question 19

Multiple Choice

Diabetes insipidus is caused by

• A)a reduction of the insulin receptors on target cells.
• B)a severe hypersecretion of ADH.
• C)a severe hyposecretion of ADH.
• D)a reduction of ADH receptors on the target cells.
• E)the hyposecretion of insulin due to destruction of beta cells.

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