A) a reduction in insulin secretion from pancreas
B) a reduction in vasopressin secretion from posterior pituitary
C) a fall in the glucose concentration in urine
D) an increase in secretion of glucagon
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
As the basic function of vasopressin (a hormone secreted from neurohypophysis) is to conserve body water. Its failure or hyposecretion leads to a reduction in renal absorption on water and a consequent elimination of a large volume of every dilute (hypotonic) urine, ie, diabetes insipidus.
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