Understanding Celiac Disease

What is another name for celiac disease that provides more insight into its nature?

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Lactose intolerance

• Crohn's disease

• Gluten-sensitive enteropathy

Which autoimmune diseases are people with celiac disease more likely to develop?

• Asthma and eczema

• Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

• Type 1 diabetes and thyroid disease

• Type 2 diabetes and hypertension

Which protein in gluten is primarily focused on in the pathophysiology of celiac disease?

• Albumin

• Lactoglobulin

• Casein

• Gliadin

What is the primary reason for inflammation in the small intestine in celiac disease?

• Viral infection

• Bacterial infection

• Chemical irritation

• Immune response to gliadin

What condition is characterized by the presence of rashes and blisters in celiac disease patients?

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Dermatitis herpetiformis

• Rosacea

What is the condition called when fats are poorly absorbed and appear in stools?

• Flatulence

• Steatorrhea

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

Which diagnostic procedure involves collecting a tissue sample from the small intestine?

• Colonoscopy

• Upper endoscopy

• MRI scan

• CT scan

Which class of antibodies is primarily looked for in blood tests for celiac disease?

• IgD

• IgA

• IgE

• IgM

What is the term for the blunting of villi in the small intestine due to celiac disease?

• Crypt hyperplasia

• Villous atrophy

• Mucosal thickening

• Intestinal stenosis

What is the main dietary treatment for managing celiac disease?

• Low-fat diet

• Gluten-free diet

• Low-carb diet

• High-protein diet