Why Does Advanced Celiac Disease Lead to Malabsorption

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Multiple Choice

Why does advanced celiac disease lead to malabsorption?

• A) The degradation of the villi reduces the absorptive surface area of the intestine.
• B) Damaged enterocytes fail to produce sufficient enzymes to digest foods.
• C) The gluten crowds out other absorption sites on the enterocytes.
• D) Frequent anaphylactic reactions to various allergens constrict the GI tract.

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