GK Question

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Deficiency of which hormone causes diabetes insipidus?

  1. Insulin
  2. ADH
  3. Thyroxine
  4. Cortisol

Answer: ADH

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone/Vasopressin) from posterior pituitary promotes water reabsorption in kidneys. Deficiency causes excessive dilute urine (diabetes insipidus), distinct from diabetes mellitus. [[NCERT Biology Class 11]]

Topic Biology - Human Endocrine System
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