Question:

Diabetes mellitus is caused due to the deficiency of

Updated On: Aug 22, 2023
  • Glucose
  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Vasopressin
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is B:Insulin
It is caused by the deficiency of insulin. Glucagon and insulin are used to regulate the level of glucose in the body. They can be of two types: type I and type II. In type I the insulin producing cells are destroyed, in type II the receptors of the cells are not active. They become resistant to insulin. 
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Concepts Used:

Chemical Coordination and Integration

The chemical coordination and integration of all physiological functions in the animal body are jointly synchronized by the neural and endocrine systems. The control and coordination of body functions are executed by the endocrine glands. They are ductless glands that secrete severel hormones to control and coordinate body functions.

Human Endocrine System:

The human body has several endocrine glands located in different parts. They cover the pituitary gland, thymus, thyroid gland, pineal gland, parathyroid, pancreas (dual gland), adrenal gland, and gonads (testes and ovaries). The liver, kidney, heart, and gastrointestinal tract also produce hormones in small traces to harmonize the functioning of these organs.

The Hypothalamus comprises groups of secretory cells called nuclei which secrets various hormones. These hormones released by the hypothalamus are important in regulating the synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormones.

Functions of Endocrine Glands:

  • Pituitary Gland
  • Pineal Gland
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Parathyroid Gland
  • Thymus
  • Adrenal Gland
  • Pancreas
  • Testes
  • Ovary
  • Hormones of Kidney, Heart, and Gastrointestinal Tract