Question

A gland secretes a particular hormone. The deficiency of this hormone in the body causes a particular disease in which the blood sugar level rises.
(i) Name the gland and the hormone secreted by it.
(ii) Mention the role played by this hormone.
(iii) Name the disease caused due to deficiency of this hormone.

Answer 1

(i) Pancreas is the name of the gland and the hormone secreted is insulin.
(ii) Insulin helps in regulating blood sugar levels.
(iii) Deficiency of insulin cause diabetes.