Which of the Following Best Describes Diabetes Mellitus Type 1a

Question

Which of the following best describes diabetes mellitus type 1a?
A) an autoimmune disease that attacks alpha cells of the pancreas
B) a genetic disorder associated with the Y chromosome
C) a genetic disorder associated with the X chromosome
D) an autoimmune disease that attacks insulin receptors
E) an autoimmune disease that attacks beta cells of the pancreas

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus type 1a is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin.