A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This is most likely due to ____.
A)excessive ADH secretion
B)absence of ADH
C)overproduction of aldosterone
D)increased blood pressure
E)increased renin secretion

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Absence of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) would result in the excretion of large volumes of very dilute urine because ADH is responsible for regulating the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. Without ADH, the kidneys would not reabsorb as much water from the filtrate, resulting in dilute urine.

A Patient Excretes a Large Volume of Very Dilute Urine