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प्रश्न
Susan’s father feels very tired and frequently urinates. After clinical diagnosis, he was advised to take an injection daily to maintain his blood glucose level. What would be the possible cause for this? Suggest preventive measures.
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उत्तर
The deficiency of insulin causes Diabetes mellitus. He has Diabetes mellitus. Increase in blood sugar level (Hyperglycemia). He was advised to take an injection, Insulin, which helps in the conversion of glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the liver. It decreases the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Preventive measures:
- Manage the weight
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a balanced healthy diet
- Limit alcohol intake
- Quit smoking
- Control the blood pressure
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- the gland that produce adrenaline.
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Explain mechanism of hormone action through membrane receptor.
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| Column A | Column B | |
| (1) | Ovary | ______ |
| (2) | Pancreas | ______ |
| (3) | Adrenal medulla | ______ |
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