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Question
Choose the incorrect statement about insulin.
Options
It is produced from pancreas
It regulates growth and development of the body
It regulates blood sugar level
Insufficient secretion of insulin will cause diabetes
Solution
It regulates growth and development of the body
Explanation -
Insulin has no role in the growth and development of the body. It is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It regulates blood sugar levels. Thus, less secretion of this hormone will cause diabetes.
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