Question

Celiac disease is a condition that prevents people from eating food products that contain gluten. Gluten is a protein compound found in some foods, such as wheat products. For people with celiac disease, a protein in gluten interferes with the absorption of various nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Which body system is responsible for breaking down gluten? A. circulatory B. digestive C. excretory D. integumentary

Answer 1

Your answer is B

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Answer 2

B. Digestive


The human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract plus the accessory organs of digestion. Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body. The process of digestion has three stages.