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प्रश्न
Which one of the following is a hormone deficiency disease?
पर्याय
Scurvy
Diabetes
Cancer
Malaria
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उत्तर
Diabetes
Explanation:
Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) is caused by a deficiency of the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. A lack of insulin prevents the body from regulating and lowering blood glucose levels.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the odd one out from each series
The hormones – insulin, glucagon, cretinism, thyroxine
………………………………………….
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
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?
Differentiate: Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus.
Short answer question
Name the secretion of alpha, beta, and delta cells of islets of langerhans. Explain their role.
In the islets of Langerhans, beta cells secrete ______.
Which hormones maintain glucose homeostasis in blood?
A gland which secretes enzymes and hormones both is ______.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Diabetes mellitus: Insulin:: Diabetes insipidus : ______.
