A gland W is located just below the stomach in the human body. The gland W secrets a hormone X. The deficiency of hormone X in the body causes a disease Y in which the blood sugar level of a person rises too much. The person having high blood sugar is called Z. What are X, X, Y and Z ?

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Hormone X – Insulin.

Disease Y – Diabetes

Z – Diabetic
The endocrine part of the pancreas comprises Islets of Langerhans that release insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream. They help in regulating the blood sugar levels of the body. The deficiency of the hormone Insulin in the body causes Diabetes in which the blood sugar level of a person rises too much. The person having high blood sugar is called Diabetic.
Final Answer: A gland pancreas is located just below the stomach in the human body. The gland Pancrease secrets a hormone Insulin. The deficiency of hormone Insulin in the body causes a disease Diabetes in which the blood sugar level of a person rises too much. The person having high blood sugar is called Diabetic.

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