In this activity, you’ll learn about celiac disease and how it affects the intestinal lining and hampers digestive processes. Ce
liac disease occurs when the immune system has an abnormal reaction to gluten. If a person with celiac disease eats gluten, it can damage the villi, as shown in the image. Celiac disease causes these symptoms: bloating chronic diarrhea constipation nausea stomach pain The model shows how celiac disease affects the small intestine. Carefully study the model, and then answer the questions that follow. an illustration of the effect of the celiac disease on the intestinal lining Part A Use the model to explain how celiac disease interrupts the normal transportation of energy and other nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system.
