Anton Has to Take Insulin for His Type 1 Diabetes

question 59

Multiple Choice

Anton has to take insulin for his type 1 diabetes but his sister Maryam has another health issue and takes a pill.Anton knows that insulin is a protein but wants to know why he can't have a pill instead of all those nasty shots.Can you explain it to him?

• A)Proteins are digested by the stomach and intestines, so his insulin would be broken down before taking effect.
• B)Skin cells naturally destroy proteins.
• C)Steroids are water-soluble and require cAMP.
• D)Insulin only affects the circulatory system.

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