If an individual's pancreatic islets have been destroyed, the result will be
A) Cushing syndrome.
B) Graves disease.
C) type 2 diabetes mellitus.
D) Addison disease.
E) type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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The pancreatic islets, or islets of Langerhans, contain beta cells that produce insulin. If these cells are destroyed, the body cannot produce insulin, leading to type 1 diabetes mellitus.

If an Individual's Pancreatic Islets Have Been Destroyed, the Result