Biology A-Level
Beta cell destruction and autoimmune cause
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The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans are destroyed, usually by an autoimmune response, so little or no insulin is produced.
Topics that use Beta cell destruction and autoimmune cause
- Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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