chapter 5, GI & chapter 6: (disorder of the intestine: celiac disease (celiac sprue) - pathophysiology)
celiac is a genetic disorder that most commonly affects the small intestine but can affect any part of the GI system, it is considered an autoimmune disease that disrupts the absorption of nutrients from foods in response to what?

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(disorder of the intestine: celiac disease (celiac sprue) - pathophysiology)
celiac is a genetic disorder that most commonly affects the small intestine but can affect any part of the GI system, it is considered an autoimmune disease that disrupts the absorption of nutrients from foods in response to what?

abbey watson · Accepted Answer

the ingestion of gluten (a protein primarily found in wheat, rye, and barely)

chapter 5, GI & chapter 6

The ingestion of gluten (a protein primarily found in wheat, rye, and barely)

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