A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This is may be due to
A) excessive ADH secretion.
B) dilation of the afferent arterioles.
C) hematuric oliguria.
D) overproduction of aldosterone.
E) absence of ADH.

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The absence of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) leads to the inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine, resulting in the excretion of a large volume of very dilute urine.

A Patient Excretes a Large Volume of Very Dilute Urine