Diabetes insipidus is an inherited endocrine malfunction in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb normal amounts of water. Treatment of this disease involves replacing a missing hormone. Which of the following is the correct hormone to administer to this patient?

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency or resistance to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. ADH is responsible for regulating the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys, and without it, excess water is lost in the urine. Treatment involves replacing the missing hormone with a synthetic form of ADH, such as desmopressin. Glucagon and insulin are involved in the regulation of blood sugar levels, while prolactin is a hormone involved in milk production in nursing mothers, and do not play a role in the treatment of diabetes insipidus.

Diabetes Insipidus Is an Inherited Endocrine Malfunction in Which the Kidneys