Celiac Disease
What triggers celiac disease?
Gluten.
What hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
Insulin.
What is one major function of the liver?
Detoxifying blood or producing bile.
What is the main function of the lungs?
Gas exchange.
What is appendicitis?
Inflammation of the appendix.
What part of the body is damaged in celiac disease?
The small intestine.
Which organ produces insulin?
The pancreas.
What is liver cirrhosis?
Scarring of the liver.
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Why is appendicitis considered an emergency?
The appendix can rupture and cause infection.
How does gluten affect the small intestine in celiac disease?
It triggers an autoimmune attack on villi.
What causes Type 1 diabetes?
Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells.
How does cirrhosis affect liver tissue?
Healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue.
What causes airflow limitation in COPD?
Inflamed airways and mucus buildup.
What body systems are affected by Marfan syndrome?
Skeletal, cardiovascular, and connective tissue systems.
Why do people with celiac disease develop nutrient deficiencies?
Damaged villi reduce absorption.
How is Type 2 diabetes different from Type 1?
The body becomes resistant to insulin.
Why does cirrhosis reduce detoxification of blood?
Damaged liver cells cannot function properly.
How does COPD affect oxygen exchange?
Less oxygen enters the bloodstream.
What causes infectious mononucleosis (mono)?
Epstein–Barr virus.
Why must celiac disease be managed through diet?
Avoiding gluten prevents intestinal damage.
How does insulin resistance affect blood glucose levels?
Glucose stays in the bloodstream.
How can cirrhosis impact digestion and metabolism?
It reduces bile production and nutrient processing.
Why does COPD make breathing increasingly difficult over time?
Lung damage progressively worsens.
How can cancer interfere with normal organ function?
Uncontrolled cell growth disrupts tissue function.