Hyposecretion of which hormone may cause diabetes insipidus?

A) PRL
B) TSH
C) ACTH
D) ADH


D) ADH
Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) may cause diabetes insipidus. This condition involves chronic increased thirst and urination caused by damage of the hypothalamus.

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