Biology PYQ 231 of 399 · Endocrine System & Hormones

Lack of which substance causes diabetes in a person?

  1. AGlycine
  2. BHaemoglobin
  3. CHistamine
  4. DInsulin

44th BPSC Prelims 2000

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Correct answer: (d) Insulin

Explanation

Diabetes mellitus results from a lack of insulin, or from the body's failure to respond to it. Without insulin, cells cannot take up glucose, so the blood sugar level rises.

Glycine is an amino acid, haemoglobin carries oxygen, and histamine is released in allergic reactions.

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