Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes Insipidus ( 30 Questions)

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on urine output?



Correct Answer: B

In diabetes insipidus, the hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) leads to decreased water reabsorption in the kidneys, resulting in increased urine output. The urine produced is dilute and lacks the normal concentration of solutes.

Incorrect choices:

a. This choice is incorrect. Urine output increases, but it becomes dilute, not concentrated.

c. This choice is incorrect. Urine output increases, and the urine becomes dilute, not concentrated.

d. This choice is incorrect. Urine output increases, but it becomes dilute, not concentrated.




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