A 35 year old individual is drinking from a gallon water bottle. They feel dizzy upon standing and tend to complain of frequent urination and thirst. They can't take trips becuase they may be too far from a bathroom. They frequently get up at night to urinate. What most importantly distingues between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus? a.) glucose in the urine b.) concentration of the urine c.) aldosterone levels d.) protein in the urine
A 35 year old individual is drinking from a gallon water bottle. They feel dizzy upon standing and tend to complain of frequent urination and thirst. They can't take trips becuase they may be too far from a bathroom. They frequently get up at night to urinate.
What most importantly distingues between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?
a.) glucose in the urine
b.) concentration of the urine
c.) aldosterone levels
d.) protein in the urine
Introduction :-
Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine properly, leading to excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of dilute urine. The main cause of diabetes insipidus is a deficiency of the hormone vasopressin, which regulates the body's water balance.
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