Patients with either the central or nephrogenic form of this disease tend to have dilute urine, increased urinary frequency, and constant thirst.
Patients with either the central or nephrogenic form of this disease tend to have dilute urine, increased urinary frequency, and constant thirst. Both forms are caused by improper functioning of [*] vasopressin, which promotes water retention. With a name that means "bland"—for 10 points—name this disease, which is not related to glucose metabolism, often abbreviated "DI."
Patients with either the central or nephrogenic form of this disease tend to have dilute urine, increased urinary frequency, and constant thirst.
diabetes insipidus [accept DI on early buzz]