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What is the cause of celiac disease that is genetic?
What is the cause of celiac disease that is genetic?
Which of the following is a type of celiac disease characterized by mild gastrointestinal symptoms without clear signs of malabsorption or seemingly unrelated symptoms?
Which of the following is a type of celiac disease characterized by mild gastrointestinal symptoms without clear signs of malabsorption or seemingly unrelated symptoms?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of celiac disease?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of celiac disease?
What is the main trigger of inflammation in celiac disease?
What is the main trigger of inflammation in celiac disease?
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Which of the following types of celiac disease is asymptomatic but still experiences damage to the small intestine?
Which of the following types of celiac disease is asymptomatic but still experiences damage to the small intestine?
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Study Notes
Genetic Causes of Celiac Disease
- Celiac disease has a strong genetic component, primarily linked to specific HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genes, particularly HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8.
Types of Celiac Disease
- A type characterized by mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which may not show obvious malabsorption or linked symptoms, is known as "silent celiac disease."
- Asymptomatic celiac disease can occur, where individuals do not show symptoms but still experience damage to their small intestine.
Causes of Celiac Disease
- Environmental factors such as gluten intake, gastrointestinal infections, and microbiome changes can trigger celiac disease.
- A common misconception is that certain diets or food allergies are direct causes of celiac disease; they are not causative factors.
Main Trigger of Inflammation
- The primary trigger of inflammation in celiac disease is the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Asymptomatic Damage
- Asymptomatic celiac disease refers to cases where a person displays no symptoms but has ongoing intestinal damage, detectable through biopsies or blood tests.
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Test your knowledge of celiac disease, an immune disorder caused by gluten consumption. Learn about the different types and symptoms associated with this condition.
