Directions for: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as: (a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion (b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion (c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false (d) If both Assertion and Reason are false
Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland.A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin is secreted by the posterior lobe (Neurohypophysis) of pituitary gland, hyposecretion of ADH results in diabetes insipidus which is characterized by micturating dilute urine several times a day and excessive thirst. So, both Assertion and Reason are correct.
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