J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    Insulin deficiency is a causative factor for

    A)                  taeniasis                                            

    B)                  diabetes

    C)                  tuberculosis                     

    D)                  gonorrhea

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    The \[\beta -cells\]of islets of Langerhans of pancreas produce insulin hormone which converts glucose into glycogen in the liver and muscles. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. Insulin is given to patients of diabetes mellitus. Oral insulin is non-effective as it is digested like protein in intestine, so injections of insulin are given. Patients of diabetes mellitus drink water to eliminate sugar present in the blood.


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