Lesson 13 Flashcards
1
Q
A disorder that damages your small intestine and keeps it from absorbing the nutrients in food
A
Celiac disease
2
Q
A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye
A
Gluten
3
Q
Tiny, fingerlike tubules that line your small intestine
A
Villi
4
Q
The only treatment if you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease
A
Gluten-free diet
5
Q
The cause of ulcers can be linked to a bacterial infection known as
A
Helicobacter pylori
And NSAIDS ; aspirin and ibuprofen
6
Q
Known as the most important cause of ulcer formation
A
Helicobacter pylori
