Impaired synthesis or release of ADH leads to which condition?
ADiabetes mellitus
BAddison's disease
CGraves' disease
DDiabetes insipidus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Diabetes insipidus
Without ADH the kidney cannot conserve water, causing water loss and dehydration known as diabetes insipidus.
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