Which gland fails to produce enough of its hormone in the disease diabetes mellitus?
Correct answer: C. Pancreas
- A. Adrenal
- B. Hypothalamus
- C. Pancreas
- D. Parathyroid
Explanation
The pancreas is crucial in diabetes mellitus because it produces insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. In type 1 diabetes, there's an autoimmune destruction of beta cells, leading to insulin deficiency. In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin's effects, and beta cells may not produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance.
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