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Physiology G.I.T. 7225db90

Why is sugar added to ORS?

A
Enhance acceptability
B
Enhance salt absorption
C
Enhance shelf life
D
Enhance taste
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B Enhance salt absorptionRef: Ganong 25th ed. P 478In diarrhoea only salt is lost but sugar is added as it helps to absorb salt and sugar by process of symport. The transporter in the gut is SGLT-1.

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