Question

a condition with excessive thirst, which is characteristic of diabetic patients: a polydipsia b toxemia c insulinoma d exophthalmos

Explanation:

• Polydipsia: It is a medical term that specifically refers to excessive thirst. This is a common symptom in diabetic patients due to the body's attempt to compensate for high blood sugar levels by increasing fluid intake.
• Toxemia: This term is related to the presence of toxins in the blood. It is not directly associated with excessive thirst as a primary characteristic.
• Insulinoma: An insulinoma is a tumor that secretes insulin. While it can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), excessive thirst is not a typical symptom of this condition.
• Exophthalmos: This refers to the protrusion of the eyeballs, usually associated with thyroid disorders like Graves' disease. It has no relation to excessive thirst.

Answer:

A. polydipsia