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WAEC Biology 2006 Question 21

Question 21

Homeostasis

Which of the following conditions is responsible for the presence of sugar in the blood of diabetic patients?

  1. A.High intake of carbohydrates
  2. B.Low production of insulin
  3. C.Low intake of carbohydrates
  4. D.High production of insulin
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Answer: B (Low production of insulin)

Explanation

Insulin lets cells take up glucose and the liver store it; too little insulin leaves the blood sugar high (diabetes mellitus).