JAMB Biology 1993 Question 33

Question 33

Hormonal Coordination

What would happen to a man whose pancreas has been surgically removed?

  1. A.The level of blood sugar would increase
  2. B.The glycogen content of the liver would increase
  3. C.His blood pressure would decrease
  4. D.His weight would increase appreciably.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The level of blood sugar would increase)

Explanation

Without the pancreas there is no insulin, so glucose is not stored and blood sugar rises (diabetes).