A condition that is characterized by the production of large amounts of very dilute urine is called?
A)Diabetes insipidus
B)Diabetes mellitus
C)Gestational diabetes
D)Juvenile diabetes

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Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the body produces large amounts of very dilute urine due to a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or an inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This can result in excessive thirst and dehydration if not properly managed. Diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, and juvenile diabetes all involve problems with insulin regulation and glucose metabolism, but they do not typically cause large amounts of dilute urine.

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