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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following endocrine glands produces its hormone in large quantities as a result of emotional stimulation?
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in :
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
Hormones are secreted by ductless glands.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Define the following term:
Hormones
Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
Mention one function for each of these hormones :
- Thyroxin
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone
- Testosterone
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to site of action.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
