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Why is usually insulin not administered orally to a diabetic patient?

A

Insulin is bitter in taste

B

Insulin is a peptide

C

Insulin will lead to a sudden decrease in blood sugar if given orally

D

Insulin leads to peptic ulcer if taken orally

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    A
    Insulin is bitter in taste
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    Insulin is a peptide
    C
    Insulin will lead to sudden decrease in blood sugar if given orally
    D
    Insulin leads to peptic ulcer if given orally

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    It will lead to sudden decrease in blood sugar if given orally
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    Insulin is a peptide.
    C
    Insulin will lead to a sudden decrease in blood sugar if given orally.
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    Insulin leads to peptic ulcer orally.

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