Question

Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?

Answer 1

Insulin:

1. The pancreas secretes hormones which regulate the blood sugar level in the body.
2. The pancreatic cells called Islets of Langerhans contain three different types of cells i.e. alpha, beta and delta.
3. These cells secrete glucagon, insulin and somatostatin.
4. Insulin hormone is secreted by beta cells.
5. When the food is digested, it is broken down into glucose, amino acids and fatty acids.
6. Due to the release of glucose after digestion, the level of glucose increases.
7. This increase in glucose level leads to the secretion of insulin hormone.
8. Insulin hormone stimulates the cells to take up glucose in the body for energy production.
9. The excess glucose is then converted into glycogen in the liver by glucagon hormone.
10. If the Insulin hormone is not secreted then it will increase the blood glucose level.
11. The rise in glucose levels in the blood causes diabetes.