Question

With the destruction of the beta cells of Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas,
a) There would be a deficiency of insulin
b) There would be high glucose levels in the blood
c) Treatment would require insulin injections
d) All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer will be option D.

Explanation:

Islets of Langerhans are the small patches of endocrine which are irregularly shaped. These islets are formed of four types of cell- α, β, γ and δ cells out of which β cells produce an important hormone called 'insulin". Insulin is an important hormone which controls the level of glucose in the body as it prevents glucose production from the liver and control glucose metabolism.  

Since insulin is related to the glucose levels in the body, if absent will directly influence the glucose level and metabolism as the liver will produce more glucose than required which will not be used by the body. Therefore the person will have to take insulin to maintain the glucose in the body level.

Thus, option D is the correct answer.