The Condition of Excessive Thirst Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

The condition of excessive thirst is:

• A) polydipsia.
• B) polyuria.
• C) polyphagia.
• D) paresthesia.

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Definitions:

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data such as tactition (pressure), thermoception (temperature), and nociception (pain) from the face and head; it also manages motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Taste Receptor Cells

Specialized cells found in taste buds that are responsible for detecting different tastes like sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that are responsible for perceiving different tastes.

Gestalt Principles

Principles that describe the brain’s organization of sensory information into meaningful units and patterns.