How many pancreases from beef animals would it take to provide
the insulin required by one
human patient for one year?
A. 15
B. 19
C. 26
D. 32

Without other information, the number of animals maybe between 19-73 depending on age and pancreas size. Of the options presented, the nearest answer is D.32

Explanation: Assumptions

2yo cow with pancreas 400g

insulin content ~5 IU (175ug)

Daily insulin requirement 0.5-1 IU —> 187-365 IU p.a.

beef animals required 37-73 cows

using 6 mo calves, the insulin content is ~10IU, so requiring 19-37 calves

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