Practice mode Homeostasis

A person secretes too little ADH. Which symptom is most likely?

Correct answer C. Large volumes of dilute urine

Explanation

Lack of ADH causes diabetes insipidus. The collecting ducts stay poorly permeable to water, so little water is reabsorbed and copious dilute urine is passed, with intense thirst.

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