Question

(i) Why are some patients of, diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin? (ii) Name the hormone that regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body?

Answer 1

i ] Insulin is a hormone secreted by pancreas that regulates the sugar level in the blood. When this hormone is not synthesised in proper amount then the sugar level in the blood rises and the persons suffer from diabetes. This is the reason why diabetic patients are treated by giving injections of insulin.

ii ] Thyroxine is the hormone that regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body.

Answer 2

I) Taking injections of insulin helps them in regulating blood sugar levels. If insulin is not secreted in proper amount, the sugar in the blood rises causing harmful effects.

2) Thyroxin