What is celiac disease?
A) An autoimmune gastrointestinal disorder
B) A bacterial infection in the small intestine A
C) A genetic disorder attecting the liver
D) A condition caused by a deficiency of lactase
Which protein found in wheat is of primary concern in
celiac disease?
A) Glutenin
B) B
Gliadin
C) Glutenase
D) Glutenaminase
What role do intestinal villi play in the body?
A) They produce bile for fat digestion
B) They synthesize enzymes for protein breakdown C
C) They aid in the absorption of nutrients
D) They regulate blood sugar levels
How do damaged intestinal villi attect nutrient absorp-
tion?
A) They increase absorption eflciency
B) B
They decrease the surface area for absorption
C) They have no ettect on nutrient absorption
D) They enhance the breakdown of nutrients
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly as-
sociated with celiac disease?
Diarrhea
A) C
B) Mouth ulcers
C) Constipation
D) Anemia
What test may be ordered to diagnose celiac disease?
A) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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A) An autoimmune gastrointestinal disorder
B) A bacterial infection in the small intestine A
C) A genetic disorder attecting the liver
D) A condition caused by a deficiency of lactase
Which protein found in wheat is of primary concern in
celiac disease?
A) Glutenin
B) B
Gliadin
C) Glutenase
D) Glutenaminase
What role do intestinal villi play in the body?
A) They produce bile for fat digestion
B) They synthesize enzymes for protein breakdown C
C) They aid in the absorption of nutrients
D) They regulate blood sugar levels
How do damaged intestinal villi attect nutrient absorp-
tion?
A) They increase absorption eflciency
B) B
They decrease the surface area for absorption
C) They have no ettect on nutrient absorption
D) They enhance the breakdown of nutrients
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly as-
sociated with celiac disease?
Diarrhea
A) C
B) Mouth ulcers
C) Constipation
D) Anemia
What test may be ordered to diagnose celiac disease?
A) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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