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What is celiac disease?
A. A viral infection
B. An autoimmune disorder
C. A vitamin deficiency
D. A bacterial disease
Correct answer: B. An autoimmune disorder
Which protein triggers celiac disease?
A. Lactose
B. Casein
C. Gluten
D. Sugar
Correct Answer: C. Gluten
What is the main problem that happens in the small intestine because of this disease?
A. Food moves too fast through the stomach
B. The intestine can’t absorb nutrients properly
C. The liver stops working
D. The pancreas makes too much insulin
Correct answer: B. The intestine can’t absorb nutrients properly
Why is reading food labels important for people with celiac disease?
A. To check calorie content
B. To avoid hidden gluten ingredients
C. To find cheaper products
D. To increase sugar intake
Correct Answer: B. To avoid hidden gluten ingredients
What is the gold standard for confirming celiac disease?
A) Blood sugar test
B) Stool examination
C) Intestinal biopsy
D) X-ray
Correct answer: C. Intestinal biopsy
Which grains must patients with celiac disease avoid?
A) Rice, corn, oats
B) Wheat, barley, rye
C) Lentils and beans
D) Potatoes and rice
Correct answer: B. Wheat, barley, rye
Which symptom below is MOST likely to make celiac disease harder to recognize early?
A) Vomiting after every meal
B) Severe stomach cramps only
C) Fatigue and iron-deficiency anemia
D) Constant high fever
Correct Answer: C. Fatigue and iron-deficiency anemia
When should diagnostic testing for celiac disease be performed?
A) After starting a gluten-free diet
B) While the patient is still consuming gluten
C) Only during childhood
D) After taking supplements
Correct answer: B. While the patient is still consuming gluten
Which of the following foods is safe for a person with celiac disease?
A. Wheat bread
B. Barley soup
C. Rice and vegetables
D. Rye pasta
Correct Answer: C. Rice and vegetables
Which pair of complications is most directly linked to long-term nutrient malabsorption in untreated celiac disease?
A) Osteoporosis and anemia
B) Asthma and pneumonia
C) Vision loss and hearing loss
D) High blood pressure and diabetes
Correct Answer: A. Osteoporosis and anemia