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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:
Cortisone hormone is secreted by:
Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones:
| Hormone | Source | Function |
| (a) Glucagon | ||
| (b) Thyroxine | ||
| (c) Adrenaline | ||
| (d) Insulin | ||
| (e) Cortisone |
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by
- pituitary gland
- adrenal gland
- thyroid gland
- pancreas
Fill in the blank:
The master gland in the body is_____________.
Fill in the blank:
The hormone insulin is secreted by ____________.
Define the following:
Hormones
When a person is suffering from severe cold, he or she cannot
Regulation of activities inside the body are brought about by ______ and ______ systems.
Hormones are secreted directly into the ______.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
