In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin?
A)Hyperglycemia
B)Type 1 diabetes mellitus
C)Type 2 diabetes mellitus
D)Adult-onset diabetes mellitus
E)Hypoglycemia

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In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin production. Thus, the pancreas is unable to synthesize insulin in this condition.

In Which of the Following Conditions Would the Pancreas Be