Question

A man suffering from diabetes mellitus drinks water more frequently as he has to eliminate from the blood extra:

• A. salts
• B. glucose
• C. insulin
• D. glucagon

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

glucose

• Diabetes mellitus is commonly known as diabetes.
• It is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
• Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.
• When you have diabetes, excess sugar (glucose) builds up in your blood. If your kidneys can't keep up, the excess sugar is excreted into your urine, dragging along fluids from your tissues. Hence, A man suffering from diabetes mellitus drinks water more frequently as he has to eliminate from the blood extra glucose.

So, the correct answer is 'glucose'.