A) STH cells
B) \[\text{ }\!\!\beta\!\!\text{ -}\]cells of islets of Langerhans
C) cells of Sertoli
D) cells of Leyding
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Alloxan \[\text{(C}{{ & }_{\text{2}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}}\text{)}\]is the oxidation product of uric acid. In experimental animals, it causes diabetes by destroying \[\text{ }\!\!\beta\!\!\text{ -}\]cells of Langerhans.
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