What disease results from insufficient insulin secretion by the pancreas?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin secretion by the pancreas. Insulin, a hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas, regulates glucose levels in the blood by facilitating its absorption into cells for energy. In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the immune system attacks and destroys these beta cells, leading to little to no insulin production. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough to maintain normal glucose levels. Both types result in elevated blood glucose levels, causing various health complications if untreated.