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In case the islets of Langerhans stop fu...

In case the islets of Langerhans stop functioning which hormone will be in short supply and what will be its effect

A

Insulin–Blood glucose level will rise

B

Adrenaline–Heart beat will increase

C

Thyroxin–Growth will be retarded

D

Cortina–Tetany will develop

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A

`beta` cells of islets of langerhans secrete insulin that helps to lower down blood glucose level. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes mellitus
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