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Which hormone is secreted by beta cells along with insulin?
Which hormone is secreted by beta cells along with insulin?
- Insulin
- Amylin (correct)
- Glucagon
- IAPP
What can excessive amounts of IAPP lead to in type 2 diabetes?
What can excessive amounts of IAPP lead to in type 2 diabetes?
- Increased insulin secretion
- Improved beta-cell function
- Enhanced glucose uptake
- Formation of amyloid deposits (correct)
What is the consequence of amyloid deposition in the pancreatic islets?
What is the consequence of amyloid deposition in the pancreatic islets?
- Enhanced insulin production
- Beta-cell dysfunction and death (correct)
- Improved glucose metabolism
- Increased beta-cell function
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