12 Multiple Choice 1 point Type 1 diabetes is an __ disorder resulting from the immune system having produced antibodies that attack the __ of pancreas. i=insulin-dependent ii=alphacells i=insulin-dependent ii=betacells i=insulin-independent ii=betacells i=insulin-independent ii=alphacells Clear my selection

The correct answer is: ** **Type 1 diabetes is an *insulin-dependent* disorder because the body's immune system destroys the *beta cells* in the pancreas. Beta cells are responsible for producing insulin. This destruction leads to an inability to produce insulin, making the individual dependent on external insulin injections. Alpha cells produce glucagon, another hormone involved in blood sugar regulation, but they are not the primary target in type 1 diabetes.