To determine: Whether it is better to take an oral rehydration solution containing glucose or sucrose during secretory diarrhea.
Introduction: Secretory diarrhea is caused when the intestines are not able to completely absorb the electrolytes. This may be caused due to bacterial toxicity, reduction in absorption area, or some medical problems.
To determine: The reason for giving oral rehydration solution containing glucose to the people with secretory diarrhea.
Introduction: Glucose is a monosaccharide that provides energy to the cells of the body. Sucrose is a disaccharide which is made up of two monosaccharides, glucose, and fructose. Sucrase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the sucrose into its monosaccharides.
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