A 45-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with complaints of persistent thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss over the past two months. Given these symptoms, which body system should be primarily assessed for potential dysfunction?
The described symptoms are indicative of potential dysfunction within the endocrine system, specifically related to glucose metabolism, suggesting the possibility of diabetes mellitus. Persistent thirst (polydipsia), frequent urination (polyuria), and unexplained weight loss are classic signs of diabetes. Other answers might be related to symptoms but do not directly address the primary concern indicated by the described symptoms.
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