A) diabetes insipidus
B) diabetes mellitus
C) goitre
D) all of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Diabetes mellitus (hyperglycemia) is caused by the deficiency of insulin hormone from the P-cells of pancreas. In this the blood glucose concentration is elevated above the normal range. Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficiency of ADH (vasopressin). This hormone increases the reabsorption of water in the distal convoluted tubule, collecting tubule and collecting ducts of the nephrons of kidney. Goitre is caused by deficiency of iodine in diet because iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroid hormone. It causes thyroid enlargement;
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