This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T., Subject name: Physiology
Why is sugar added to ORS? 
Select and explain. 
A. Enhance acceptability, B. Enhance salt absorption, C. Enhance shelf life, D. Enhance taste
B: Enhance salt absorption
Answer: B: Enhance salt absorption 
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.