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प्रश्न
One of the following is an incorrect statement about insulin. This is:
विकल्प
it is produced in pancreas
it regulates growth and development of the body
it regulates blood glucose level in the blood
its deficiency in the body will cause diabetes
उत्तर
it regulates growth and development of the body
Explanation:
Insulin is produced in the pancreas. It regulates blood sugar level and its deficiency causes diabetes. The growth and development of the body is regulated by the growth hormone.
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