Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of which of the following structures?
A) Anterior pituitary
B) Posterior pituitary
C) Adrenal cortex
D) Adrenal medulla

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The principal disorder of posterior pituitary hypofunction is diabetes insipidus.The anterior pituitary produces growth hormones,thyroid-stimulating hormones,adrenocorticotropic hormones,gonadotropin,prolactin,and melanocyte-stimulating hormone.The adrenal cortex produces aldosterone,sex hormones,and glucocorticoids.The adrenal medulla produces catecholamines.

Diabetes Insipidus Is a Disorder of Which of the Following