USMLE Exam Prep

Answer - A - Celiac disease is an autoimmune process that occurs when the body does not process gluten appropriately as a result of the body producing anti-bodies to parts of the small intestine. The production of these antibodies is triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in many wheat flour-based products. One of the best treatments for this disease is avoidance of gluten and maintaining a gluten-free diet. Use of rice- and corn-based flours rather than wheat flour is one of the ways in which gluten-free foods are produced.