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Which one of the following is a hormonal disease/disorder?


A

Scurvy

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Malaria

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C

Diabetes

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Tuberculosis

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Solution

The correct option is C

Diabetes


Diabetes is caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin, which results in a failure to metabolize sugars and starch. Sugars accumulate in the blood and urine since they are not used by the cells due to lack of insulin.


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