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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Diabetes mellitus
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उत्तर
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia). It occurs when the body either cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it produces effectively.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write names of two hormones produced by pancreases.
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
- Name the endocrine cells present in the pancreas.
- Name two hormones secreted by the above mentioned cells.
- Mention one main function of each hormone named above.
Describe the endocrine role of islets of Langerhans.
Short answer question
Name the ovarian hormone and give their functions.
In the islets of Langerhans, beta cells secrete ______.
What are the conditions which occur due to lack of ADH and insulin? How are the conditions different from one another?
What is erythropoiesis? Which hormone stimulate it?
Complete the following table:
| Antibiotic produced | Microbial sources |
| Chloromycetin | ______ |
| ______ | Streptomyces erythreus |
| Penicillin | ______ |
| ______ | Streptomyces griseus |
| Griseofulvin | ______ |
| ______ | Bacillus licheniformis |
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Urine is loaded with sugar.
