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Surya’s father was diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus. What are the primary symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus that Surya’s father must have experienced?
P: Weight gain
Q: More-urine formation
R: Joint pain
S: Excessive thirst
- (a)P and Q
- (b)Q and R
- (c)Q and S
- (d)P and R
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Q and S
Reason — Diabetes insipidus is caused by the hyposecretion of ADH (vasopressin). As very little water is reabsorbed, the patient passes frequent and copious urine and consequently suffers from excessive thirst. No glucose is lost in the urine of such patients.