What Happened to M'kenna

What is the primary cause of celiac disease?

• Immune response to gluten

• Bacterial infection

• Viral infection

• Genetic mutation

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Which part of the digestive system is primarily affected by celiac disease?

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Esophagus

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What happens to the villi in the small intestine due to celiac disease?

• They grow larger

• They flatten

• They become inflamed

• They disappear

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What is the main treatment for celiac disease?

• Medication

• Surgery

• Gluten-free diet

• Physical therapy

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What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce enzymes

• Store fat

• Break down food

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What happens to the body when it cannot absorb enough food molecules?

• It stores more fat

• It uses fat stores for energy

• It produces more glucose

• It increases metabolism

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

• C6H12O6

• C5H10O5

• C4H8O4

• C3H6O3

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What happens to M'Kenna's symptoms when she eats gluten?

• They improve

• They worsen

• They remain the same

• They disappear

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The energy produced from metabolic reactions helps maintain the body temperature at (a)   °F.

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The immune response in celiac disease is triggered by a protein called (a)  

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