Margaret had an unusual viral infection that damaged her posterior pituitary. Ever since, she has been excreting a large volume of dilute urine. The doctor tells Margaret that she has the disorder known as ________. 

A. diabetes insipidus
B. diabetes mellitus
C. hypertension
D. anti-diuresis
E. atherosclerosis


Answer: A

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