Which of the following diseases result when the cells marked in the histology image are destroyed by the immune system?
A)Cushing's disease
B)Addison's disease
C)Acromegaly
D)Type 1 diabetes
E)Diabetes insipidus

Question

Which of the following diseases result when the cells marked in the histology image are destroyed by the immune system? 
A)Cushing's disease 
B)Addison's disease 
C)Acromegaly 
D)Type 1 diabetes 
E)Diabetes insipidus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the immune system destroys the beta cells of the pancreas which produce insulin, resulting in a deficiency of insulin and high blood sugar levels. The histology image shows the pancreas, which is the organ affected in type 1 diabetes.

Which of the Following Diseases Result When the Cells Marked