Question

Diuresis is the condition in which

• A. The excretory volume of urine increases
• B. The excretory volume of urine decreases
• C. The kidneys fail to excrete urine
• D. The water balance of the body is disturbed

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The excretory volume of urine increases

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. A condition in which excessive urine is generated is known as diuresis.
2. In the condition, the kidney filters more or an excess amount of liquids.
3. It results due to reduced reabsorption of fluids in the kidneys.
4. It can also result due to an enhanced level of glucose in the blood due to diabetes.
5. In diabetes, the extra glucose can gather and prevent water reabsorption.
6. It can also take place due to excess calcium accumulation in the blood known as hypercalcemia.
7. In this condition, the kidneys may enhance the output of urine to balance the levels of calcium in the blood.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. The volume of urine in excretion generally decreases when an individual is suffering from conditions like dehydration.
2. It takes place when one is not taking enough fluids, or is suffering from diarrhea and vomiting.

Option C:

1. The kidneys fail to excrete urine mainly when the kidneys lose their tendency to filter adequate waste products from the blood.
2. Apart from this, the kidneys fail to monitor the balance of water and salt.
3. Both the conditions show that the person is suffering from kidney failure.

Option D:

1. In the body, the water balance generally gets disturbed when the concentration of sodium gets disturbed in the body.
2. Hyponatremia takes place when the concentration of sodium in the blood is extremely low.
3. Hypernatremia refers to the condition when the concentration of sodium in the blood is very high.

Final answer: Diuresis is a condition in which the excretory volume of urine increases.