The condition of diabetes insipidus causes:
a. an increase in blood glucose.
b. an increase of urine output.
c. ketoacidosis.
d. a decrease in urine production.
b
Diabetes insipidus is caused by damage to the posterior
pituitary gland which results in a deficiency in ADH (anti
diuretic hormone) production.
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A) True B) False
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