Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Diabetes is the most common disorder associated with:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Pancreas

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pancreas”.

Diabetes is a disorder primarily associated with the pancreas. It occurs when the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin (as in Type 1 diabetes) or when the body becomes resistant to the insulin produced (as in Type 2 diabetes).

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

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