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प्रश्न
Which one of the following is a hormone deficiency disease?
विकल्प
Scurvy
Diabetes
Cancer
Malaria
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उत्तर
Diabetes
Explanation:
Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) is caused by a deficiency of the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. A lack of insulin prevents the body from regulating and lowering blood glucose levels.
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