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Which cells in the pancreas are attacked by activated T lymphocytes in type 1 diabetes?
Which cells in the pancreas are attacked by activated T lymphocytes in type 1 diabetes?
- α cells
- γ cells
- δ cells
- β cells (correct)
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes?
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes?
- Autoimmune attack on β cells (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- Lack of insulin production
- Damage to the pancreas
What is insulitis?
What is insulitis?
- Inflammation of the β cells
- Inflammation of the pancreas (correct)
- Inflammation of the kidneys
- Inflammation of the liver
At what point do symptoms of type 1 diabetes typically appear?
At what point do symptoms of type 1 diabetes typically appear?
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What happens to the β-cell population over time in type 1 diabetes?
What happens to the β-cell population over time in type 1 diabetes?
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Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?
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