If the blood sugar level is very high, which of the following may result?

When blood sugar levels rise significantly, several physiological responses occur as the body attempts to manage the elevated glucose. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, typically leads to symptoms such as excessive urination (polyuria), excessive thirst (polydipsia), and excessive hunger (polyphagia).

Excessive urination occurs because high glucose levels in the blood lead to increased glucose in the urine. This process draws water into the urine through osmosis, resulting in more frequent urination. As the body loses more fluids, it triggers signals for thirst to replenish lost fluids, leading to excessive thirst.

Additionally, the high blood sugar can also trigger feelings of hunger. The body may be unable to utilize glucose effectively for energy due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production, leading to a sensation of hunger despite the high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.

The other choices do not encapsulate the complete range of symptoms associated with very high blood sugar. While some choices include parts of the symptoms, only the correct choice fully describes the combined effects of excessive thirst, excessive urination, and excessive hunger that can occur in response to high blood sugar levels.