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Human Endocrine System

Question

Prolonged hyperglycemia is a condition caused due to lack of a certain hormone secreted by

Easy

A

alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans
B

beta cells in the islets of Langerhans
C

parafollicular cells of thyroid gland
D

follicular cells of thyroid gland

Solution

Prolonged hyperglycemia leads to a complex disorder called diabetes mellitus. It is caused due to lack of insulin or insensitivity of cells to insulin. The beta cells in the Islet of Langerhans secrete insulin.

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