The destruction of which types of cells in the islets of Langerhans cause type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A)Alpha cells
B)Beta cells
C)Delta cells
D)Gamma cells

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A)The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are the only cells in the body that produce insulin. Destruction of these cells cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Alpha cells are responsible for the production of glucagon, and delta cells produce somatostatin. Gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide.
B)The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are the only cells in the body that produce insulin. Destruction of these cells cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Alpha cells are responsible for the production of glucagon, and delta cells produce somatostatin. Gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide.
C)The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are the only cells in the body that produce insulin. Destruction of these cells cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Alpha cells are responsible for the production of glucagon, and delta cells produce somatostatin. Gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide.
D)The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are the only cells in the body that produce insulin. Destruction of these cells cause type 1 diabetes mellitus. Alpha cells are responsible for the production of glucagon, and delta cells produce somatostatin. Gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide.

The Destruction of Which Types of Cells in the Islets