Question

Diabetes insipidus is a syndrome in which an underproduction of ________ exists.

a) insulin
b) mineralocorticoids
c) thymosin
d) parathyroid hormone
e) antidiuretic hormone

Answer 1

E) antidiuretic hormone

Step-by-step explanation:

Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems with a chemical called vasopressin (AVP), which is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ... When the level of water in your body decreases, your pituitary gland releases AVP to conserve water and stop the production of urine.