Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 8 - No. 27)
In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, what is primarily damaged?
Beta cells of the pancreas
Alpha cells of the pancreas
Liver cells
Kidney cells
Explanation
In Type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed by an autoimmune reaction, leading to an inability to produce insulin.
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