Read the following statements and write your answer as true or false.
Hypersecretion of insulin results in diabetes mellitus.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Hypersecretion:- Excessive secretion of Insulin.
Diabetes mellitus:- Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Insulin transports sugar from our bloodstream to our cells, where it is stored or used for energy. Our bodies either don't create enough insulin or can't use the insulin they do make adequately when we have diabetes.
Final answer: The given statement is False.

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