Diabetes Mellitus Results from a Disorder of Glucose Uptake by Systemic

Multiple Choice

Diabetes mellitus results from a disorder of glucose uptake by systemic cells and can result in a number of symptoms including high levels of blood glucose and the presence of glucose in the urine .Which of the following is a reasonable explanation for the presence of glucose in the urine?

A) The reabsorption capacity of the kidney for glucose is exceeded.
B) A lack of sodium in the filtrate blocks the function of the Na⁺/glucose symport protein.
C) High levels of glucose interfere with ADH function.
D) The high levels of glucose induce a "dehydrated" state that promotes production of a large amount of dilute urine.
E) None of the choices given are a logical explanation for this observation.