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WAEC Biology 2004 Question 18

Question 18

Hormonal Coordination

Which hormonal deficiency is likely to cause an accumulation of reducing sugar in the urine?

  1. A.thyroxine
  2. B.insulin
  3. C.secretin
  4. D.testosterone
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (insulin)

Explanation

Insulin lowers blood glucose. Without enough insulin (diabetes mellitus) blood sugar rises and glucose spills into the urine.