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(B) $Diabetes 	ext{ } insipidus$ is a condition caused by the deficiency of $Antidiuretic 	ext{ } Hormone$ $(ADH)$, also known as $vasopressin$. $AD

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(B) $Diabetes 	ext{ } insipidus$ is a condition caused by the deficiency of $Antidiuretic 	ext{ } Hormone$ $(ADH)$, also known as $vasopressin$. $ADH$ is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and acts on the kidney tubules to facilitate the reabsorption of water. When $ADH$ levels are low, the kidneys cannot reabsorb water efficiently, leading to the excretion of large volumes of dilute urine (polyuria) and a constant feeling of excessive thirst (polydipsia).

An adult man feels excessive thirst and excretes large volume of dilute urine. He may be suffering from . . . . . . .

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