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What is the main reason behind the loss of beta cells in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)?
What is the main reason behind the loss of beta cells in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)?
Which human leukocyte antigen (HLA) accounts for approximately 60% of the risk for T1DM?
Which human leukocyte antigen (HLA) accounts for approximately 60% of the risk for T1DM?
What is the protective genetic profile associated with a reduced risk of T1DM?
What is the protective genetic profile associated with a reduced risk of T1DM?
Which of the following viruses is NOT associated with contributing to the development of T1DM?
Which of the following viruses is NOT associated with contributing to the development of T1DM?
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What are the pathological changes seen in the prediabetic stage of T1DM?
What are the pathological changes seen in the prediabetic stage of T1DM?
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Which type of immune response characterizes the development of T1DM?
Which type of immune response characterizes the development of T1DM?
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Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) molecules are involved in a phenomenon of molecular mimicry with which virus in T1DM?
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) molecules are involved in a phenomenon of molecular mimicry with which virus in T1DM?
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Autoantibodies against which proteins are involved in the autoimmune destruction of beta cells in T1DM?
Autoantibodies against which proteins are involved in the autoimmune destruction of beta cells in T1DM?
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Which genetic factors contribute majorly to the risk for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)?
Which genetic factors contribute majorly to the risk for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)?
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