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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite changing the word.
Diabetes is caused due to insulin deficiency.
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उत्तर
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is caused by a deficiency of insulin or by ineffective insulin action, which leads to raised blood glucose.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the odd one out from each series
The hormones – insulin, glucagon, cretinism, thyroxine
………………………………………….
Name the following:
Gland secreting insulin.
Define the following:
Beta cells
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?
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen.
In the islets of Langerhans, beta cells secrete ______.
Assertion (A): Diabetes mellitus increases blood sugar levels.
Reason (R): Insulin decreases blood sugar levels.
Which hormones maintain glucose homeostasis in blood?
A sample of urine was diagnosed to contain high content of glucose and ketone bodies. Based on this observation, answer the following:
What is the condition called and how can it be rectified?
Why can’t insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?
