What Condition Is Characterized by Increased Body Weight Due to Na⁺

question 162

Multiple Choice

What condition is characterized by increased body weight due to Na⁺ and water retention and a low blood K⁺ concentration?

• A)diabetes insipidus
• B)diabetes mellitus
• C)Cushing's disease
• D)Grave's disease
• E)Aldosteronism

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Definitions:

MU/P

Marginal Utility per Price, a concept in economics that represents the additional utility or satisfaction obtained per unit of expenditure.

Consumer Behavior

The examination of the ways in which individuals, groups, and entities choose, purchase, utilize, and discard products, services, ideas, or experiences to fulfill their wants and needs.

Marginal Utility

The change in satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Utility-maximizing

The economic principle that individuals or firms seek to get the highest satisfaction or profit from their resources and choices.