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In which of the following diseases the autoantigens are β-cells?(a) Myasthenia gravis(b) Insulin-dependent diabetes(c) Multiple sclerosis(d) Chronic anaemiaI had been asked this question in a national level competition.My question is based upon Human Health and Disease topic in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Insulin-dependent diabetes

For explanation I would SAY: In Insulin-dependent diabetes, the autoantigens are β-cells. Autoantigens are substances of the patient’s body that develop antigenic ACTIVITY and hence DESTROY the patient’s body cells and tissues.



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