Celiac Disease Quiz #2

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Show us how much you know about celiac disease!

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1. **True or False:** Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder.
   - **Answer:** True

2. **True or False:** Celiac disease is primarily a genetic condition.
   - **Answer:** True

3. **True or False:** Cross-contamination with gluten can trigger symptoms in individuals with celiac disease.
   - **Answer:** True

4. **Multiple Choice:** What is the name of the protein in wheat that triggers the immune response in celiac disease?
   - **Answer:** B. Gliadin

5. **True or False:** Celiac disease is more common in people of European descent.
   - **Answer:** True

6. **True or False:** Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin manifestation associated with celiac disease.
   - **Answer:** True

7. **Multiple Choice:** What percentage of people with celiac disease may go undiagnosed?
   - **Answer:** C) 50%

8. **True or False:** Medications can sometimes contain gluten as an inactive ingredient.
   - **Answer:** True

9. **True or False:** The terms "wheat-free" and "gluten-free" are interchangeable.
   - **Answer:** False

10. **Multiple Choice:** Which nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with untreated celiac disease?
    - **Answer:** A) Vitamin D

11. **True or False:** Celiac disease can affect the neurological system, leading to issues such as gluten ataxia.
    - **Answer:** True

12. **Multiple Choice:** What is the most reliable treatment for celiac disease?
    - **Answer:** C) Gluten-free diet

13. **True or False:** Celiac disease has been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis.
    - **Answer:** True

14. **True or False:** Quinoa is a grain that contains gluten.
    - **Answer:** False

15. **Multiple Choice:** What is the medical term for the biopsy procedure used to diagnose celiac disease?
    - **Answer:** A) Endoscopy