Q. Polydipsia means …A… Polyphagia means …B… Glycosuria means …C… Choose the correct option for A, B and C
A) A-Excessive thirst, B-Excessive eating, C-Glucose in urine
B) A-Excessive thirst, B-Urine in glucose, C-Excessive eating
C) A-Excessive eating, B-Urine in glucose, C-Excessive thirst
D) A-Excessive eating, B-Glucose in urine, C-Excessive thirst
Explanation
Diabetes mellitus (due to hyposecretion of insulin) It is characterised by (i) Hyperglycemia High level of blood glucose (300 to 200 mg/100 mL) (ii) Polyuria Excessive urination (iii) Polydipsia Excessive thirst (iv) Glycosuria Glucose in urine (v) Polyphagia Excessive eating (vi) Increased oxidation of fat (vii) Loss of body weight and tiredness (vii) Dehydration
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