<span>Platelet is a term that is not used to refer to white blood cells. Platelets are the smallest of all blood cells, and make up a very small fraction of blood volume. The function of platelets is to prevent bleeding, whereas the function of white blood cells is to fight off infection and increase immunity to disease.</span>
What are the options to pick from?
<span>I'd say the answer is less absorption of nutrients.
When people with celiac disease eat foods with gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the villi. <span>Because of the damage, the villi are unable to properly absorb iron, vitamins, and other nutrients.</span></span>
