Increased thirst and urination due to damage of the hypothalamus is known as:

A. diabetes mellitus
B. diabetes insipidus
C. hypovolemia
D. hypervolemia


b
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by increased thirst and urination caused by damage to the hypothalamus.

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