Each of the Following Is True of Wheat Sensitivity Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of wheat sensitivity except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by permanent gluten sensitivity.
• B) If not treated, celiac disease damages the microvilli in the small intestine.
• C) Gluten sensitivity is both an allergic reaction and an autoimmune disorder.
• D) Celiac disease is more common in people of European origin.

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