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