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Which disease is characteristic of the body’s inability to process gluten?
  1. Celiac disease
  2. Chron’s disease
  3. Ulcerative colitis
  4. Tropical sprue
Explanation
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.
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