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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:
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in :
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Define the following:
Hormones
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| Auxin | Gibberella fujikuroi | Abscission |
| Ethylene | Coconut milk | Intermodal elongation |
| Abscisic acid | Coleoptile tip | Apical dominance |
| Cytokinin | Chloroplast | Ripening |
| Gibberellins | Fruits | Cell division |
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Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
The hormone which increases the fertility in males is called
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- Thyroxin
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone
- Testosterone
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