NEET Biology question

Diabetes mellitus takes place only when

(A)α-cells of pancreas are in excess
(B)β-cells of pancreas are in excess
(C)α-cells of pancreas are in hypo (deficient)
(D)β-cells of pancreas are in hypo (deficient)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Excess or deficient alpha cell activity affects glucagon levels, and excess beta cell activity would cause hypoglycaemia (the opposite of diabetes) — none of these causes diabetes mellitus.

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