Type I diabetes mellitus
A) is caused by the secretion of too little insulin from the pancreas.
B) is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells.
C) is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin.
D) can be regulated by diet alone.
E) is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells and is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin are correct.

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Type I diabetes mellitus is primarily caused by the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to insufficient insulin production.

Type I Diabetes Mellitus