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Insufficient quantities of antidiuretic hormone in blood leads to

 

Option: 1

Diabetes mellitus

 


Option: 2

Glycosuria

 


Option: 3

Diabetes insipidus

 


Option: 4

Uremia

 


Answers (1)

 

 

Disorders of Pituitary Gland -

  • Pituitary Dwarfism: Caused due to hyposecretion of growth hormone. It is characterised by a small body and sexual immaturity.
  • Gigantism: Caused due to hypersecretion of growth hormone. It is characterised by a large body.
  • Acromegaly: Caused by an excess of growth hormone after adult size is reached. It is characterised by a disproportionate increase in the size of bones of face, hands and feet.
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Simmond’s disease: Caused due to atrophy of anterior lobe. It is characterised by premature ageing.
     

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Diabetes insipidus is caused when there are  insufficient quantities of ADH. Hence, the correct option is Diabetes insipidus

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