Type 1 diabetes is thought to result from a virus that a....

Type 1 diabetes is thought to result from a virus that
a. interferes with gene expression in pancreatic cells.
b. causes T cells to destroy the pancreatic islets.
c. breaks down insulin.
d. prevents the secretion of insulin by the pancreatic islets.

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Viral Trigger

An environmental factor that is hypothesized to initiate or exacerbate autoimmune responses. Certain viruses are thought to trigger the immune system in susceptible individuals, potentially leading to the activation of autoreactive T cells that attack pancreatic beta cells, thereby contributing to the development of type 1 diabetes.

Autoimmune Response

A process in which the body's immune system mistakenly identifies its own cells as foreign and mounts an attack against them. In type 1 diabetes, this involves immune cells, particularly T cells, targeting pancreatic beta cells, resulting in their destruction.

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to insulin deficiency and high blood sugar levels. It is one of the main forms of diabetes and requires lifelong management with insulin therapy.

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