Question 29
A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because

(a) his blood pressure was low
(b) his heart was beating slowly
(c) he was suffering from goitre
(d) his sugar level in blood was high

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(d) his sugar level in blood was high

Insulin is a hormone which is produced by the pancreas and helps in regulating blood sugar levels. If it is not secreted in proper amounts, the sugar level in the blood rises causing many harmful effects.

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Question 29 A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because (a) his blood pressure was low (b) his heart was beating slowly (c) he was suffering from goitre (d) his sugar level in blood was high

(d) his sugar level in blood was high Insulin is a hormone which is produced by the pancreas and helps in regulating blood sugar levels. If it is not secreted in proper amounts, the sugar level in the blood rises causing many harmful effects.

Question 29
A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because

(a) his blood pressure was low
(b) his heart was beating slowly
(c) he was suffering from goitre
(d) his sugar level in blood was high

(d) his sugar level in blood was high

Insulin is a hormone which is produced by the pancreas and helps in regulating blood sugar levels. If it is not secreted in proper amounts, the sugar level in the blood rises causing many harmful effects.