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प्रश्न
Insulin is injected into the body of a highly diabetic patient and not given orally. Explain.
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उत्तर
Insulin is a protein hormone and if it is given orally it would be acted upon by the protein digesting enzymes in the alimentary tract. So it is injected into the body of highly diabetic patient and is able to travel in the blood stream to bring about the required specific effect.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
Gland secreting insulin.
Which hormone produces energy producing effect in the body?
Study the diagram given below and then answer the question that follows:
What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
Which gland secretes digestive enzymes and hormones?
Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete ______.
State the exact location of the following structure.
Islets of Langerhans
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Diabetes mellitus
Name the following condition:
Passage of much glucose in urine.
Why can’t insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?
