WAEC Biology 1993 Question 9

Question 9

Hormonal Coordination

Which of the following diseases is caused by deficiency of insulin in the body?

  1. A.Malaria
  2. B.Diabetes mellitus
  3. C.Hepatitis
  4. D.Gonorrhoea
  5. E.Cholera
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Diabetes mellitus)

Explanation

Without enough insulin, blood sugar rises and spills into the urine: diabetes mellitus.