Biology · Homeostasis
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A condition in which an abnormally large volume of urine is produced is
- A
Polydipsia
- B
Polyuria
- C
Polyphagia
- D
Polyanypsida
- E
Both A and B
Option B is correct.
Polyuria is defined as the production of an abnormally large volume of urine. It is a key symptom in conditions such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.Option A, Polydipsia, pertains to excessive thirst, which often accompanies polyuria but is not the same thing.Option C, Polyphagia, relates to excessive eating.Option D, Polyanypsida, is not a recognised medical term.Option E suggests both A and B, but the condition described in the question specifically relates to urine production, not thirst.
Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, not urine production. It's often a symptom of dehydration or diabetes.
Polyuria is characterized by the production of an abnormally large volume of urine, often more than 2.5 to 3 liters over 24 hours in adults. It can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus.
Polyphagia refers to excessive eating or hunger, not urine production. It is often associated with conditions like diabetes mellitus.
This term does not refer to any recognized medical condition related to urine production and seems to be a typographical error or fictitious term.
While both polydipsia and polyuria can occur together, particularly in some conditions like diabetes, the question specifically asks about urine production, making only Polyuria the correct answer.
Tagged under Biology · Homeostasis · 2019