pancreatic beta cell Thomas Manton-Willams N8657378

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Across
  1. 1. Condition caused by damaged beta cells in the pancreas
  2. 4. "Blank"of Langerhans, region of the pancreas containing endocrine beta cells
  3. 5. Blood glucose levels are regulated by these kinds of cells
  4. 6. This form of disease is not linked to lifestyle choice but to auto-immune dysfunction
  5. 7. A large insulin producing gland
  6. 9. The 12th most common type of cancer
Down
  1. 2. A rare tumour sometimes formed by beta cells, can lead to hypoglycemia
  2. 3. The most abundant monosaccharide, high levels can damage beta cells
  3. 6. This form of disease occurs when the body fails to produce enough insulin because of damage to beta cells
  4. 8. The second peptide created by beta cells also used in glycemic regulation