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Assertion (A): Excessive thirst is a symptom of diabetes.
Reason (R): Insulin controls the water content of the body.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true and R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states: "Excessive thirst is a symptom of diabetes." - This statement is **true**. In diabetes, particularly diabetes mellitus, the body has high levels of glucose which leads to increased urination (polyuria). As a result, the body loses more water, leading to dehydration and consequently, excessive thirst (polydipsia). ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states: "Insulin controls the water content of the body." ...
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