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A gland W is located just below the stomach in the human body. The gland W secrets a hormone X. The deficiency of hormone X in the body causes a disease Y in which the blood sugar level of a person rises too much. The person having high blood sugar is called Z. What are W, X, Y and Z ?

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To solve the question, we need to identify the gland, hormone, disease, and the person associated with high blood sugar levels based on the provided information. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Gland W**: - The question states that gland W is located just below the stomach. In the human body, the gland located in this position is the **pancreas**. - **W = Pancreas** ...
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