UNIT 3 HOMEOSTASIS

1) Polyuria ~ excessive urine output. High glucose in blood causes spill over into acts as diuretic ~ draws water into urine. Concentrated urine ~ high Specific Gravity > 1.035. Decreased blood volume & dehydration ~ fluid loss. 2) Polydipsia ~ excessive thirst. Severe dehydration due to fluid loss ----> Stimulates hypothalamus thirst centers ................
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