Question

In persons suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes, _____ the cells of pancreas are
degenerated.
i) Alpha ii) Beta iii) Gamma iv) Delta

Answer 1

ii is correct answer

Beta cells secrete insulin..

Answer 2

In insulin dependant diabetes the alpha cells of the pancreas are degenerated.

In the context to this fill up the blank, option i) Alpha is the most appropriate choice.

Diabetes is caused because of malfunctioning of the pancreas.

In diabetes insulin is not secreted adequately in the blood and hence insulin injections are prescribed for treatment purposes.

With respect to the question statement, it appears that the i.) option Alpha is the correct one.