Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Gluten

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of gluten in celiac disease?

• A)It acts as a toxin damaging the villi of the small intestine.
• B)It acts as an immunological body to destroy pathogens.
• C)It acts as a virus to cause disease.
• D)It acts as a foreign substance that provokes an immune response.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the realm of conscious awareness, deeply influencing behavior and thoughts according to psychoanalytic theory.

Ego

A psychoanalytic term referring to the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Needs

Essential or basic requirements necessary for people to live and function properly, such as food, water, and shelter.

Construct

An idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, typically considered to be subjective and not based on empirical evidence.