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Do you remember that in Class IV you made a solution of sugar and salt? Nitu’s father also made this and gave her. Why do you think this is given to someone who has vomiting and loose motions?
Answer: A solution of sugar and salt is given to a person who is suffering from vomiting and loose motions so that it can be controlled from further dehydrating the body.
Have you heard the word ‘glucose’ or seen it written anywhere? Where?
Answer: Yes, I have seen the word ‘glucose’ written on the glucose packet and have seen it on TV in advertisements.
Have you ever tasted glucose? How does it taste? Tell your friends.
Answer: Yes, I have tasted glucose, and it is very sweet.
Have you or anyone in your family been given a glucose drip? When and why? Tell the class about it.
Answer: Yes, a member of my family was given glucose drips when the person was hospitalised due to sickness. The doctor suggested giving them glucose so that they could recover faster.
Nitu’s teacher used to tell the girls to have glucose while playing hockey. Why do you think she did this?
Answer: Nitu’s teacher used to tell the girls to have glucose while playing hockey because it would boost the energy levels in the body.
Look at Nitu’s picture and describe what is happening. How is the glucose drip being given?
Answer: In the picture, we can see that Nitu is being given a glucose drip. The glucose is given in a bottle with a tube and needle attached to the bottle, which supplies glucose to the body.