Which of the following hormones is responsible for diabetes mellitus in humans? (1 mark)

A. Growth hormone
B. Insulin
C. Luteinizing hormone
D. Thyroxine

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Answer: Option B- Insulin (1 mark)

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Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following:
(a) Diabetes mellitus
(b) Goitre
(c) Cretinism

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A (Condition) B (Cause)

(a) Dwarfism and mental retardation (i) Excess of glucose in blood.

(b) Diabetes mellitus (ii) Over secretion of growth hormone.

(c) Shortage of glucose in blood (iii) Insulin shock.

(d) Gigantism (iv) Over secretion of thyroxine.

(e) Enlargement of breasts in adult males (v) Hypothyroidism in a child.

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(a) Diabetes mellitus

(b) Goitre

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