Extreme thirst may occur in cases of diabetes due to
A) low blood volume.
B) low concentrations of solutes in the blood.
C) high concentrations of solutes in the blood.
D) high blood volume.

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In diabetes, the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin results in high concentrations of glucose (a type of solute) in the blood. The high glucose levels draw water out of the body's cells, leading to dehydration and extreme thirst. Therefore, the correct choice is C) high concentrations of solutes in the blood.

Extreme Thirst May Occur in Cases of Diabetes Due to