Name the condition where deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in diminished ability of the kidney to conserv

Question

Name the condition where deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in diminished ability of the kidney to conserve water leading to water loss and dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in a condition called diabetes insipidus, characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of dilute urine.

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