Excessive vomitting leads to loss of _______ from the body, for which glucose drips are given.

saliva

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water

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tears

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juices

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Solution

The correct option is B water
Vomiting causes excessive removal of water and thereby dehydrates the body. The loss of water and nutrients is compensated by the administration of glucose drips as the sick person is unable to consume water or food.

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