Patients with diabetes mellitus have frequent urination and increased thirst because
Select one:
a. less water passes from the glomerulus to the glomerular capsule.
b. more water is driven from the glomerulus to the glomerular capsule than normal.
c. more salt is reabsorbed at the proximal convoluted tubule.
d. an increase in sodium ions causes more nerve stimulation and triggers urination.
e. increased glucose in the urine increases its osmolarity and less water is reabsorbed by blood.
e. increased glucose in the urine increases its osmolarity and less water is reabsorbed by blood.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a person is dehydrated, how will this affect nutrient exchange at the capillaries?
A. Plasma proteins will be able to leave the capillary and enter the tissues. B. Carbon dioxide will not leave the tissues and enter the capillary. C. It will have no effect. D. Water will not leave the arterial end of the capillary and enter the tissues. E. Oxygen will not leave the capillary and enter the tissues.