Without adequate vasopressin in diabetes insipidus,the kidneys cannot conserve sodium because they cannot reabsorb sodium from the late parts of the nephron.

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Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) primarily regulates water balance in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, not directly sodium reabsorption in the late parts of the nephron.

Without Adequate Vasopressin in Diabetes Insipidus,the Kidneys Cannot Conserve Sodium