« previous next »

Author Question: Why is celiac disease so potentially harmful to one's health? ... (Read 53 times)

karateprodigy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Aug 20, 2018
Why is celiac disease so potentially harmful to one's health?

Question 2

Active and passive transport mechanisms differ because
 
 A. active transport requires energy whereas passive transport does not.
  B. active transport does not require energy whereas passive transport does.
  C. active transport is used for nutrients while passive transport is used for all other substances.
  D. passive transport is normally used for all substances; active transport is only used under extreme conditions.


macybarnes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Celiac disease causes damage to the intestinal lining when
gluten is consumed. This damage has been described as a
flattening out of the microvilli and villi. As a result, the ability
to absorb nutrients is dramatically reduced. In addition, the
person can experience diarrhea and weight loss.

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Traditional Chinese Medicines Reveals Legality Issues and Health Safety Concerns Traditional Chinese Medicines Reveals Legality Issues and Health Safety Concerns
It is important to ask patients what other health care providers they are seeing, such as the dentis It is important to ask patients what other health care providers they are seeing, such as the dentis
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Labeling of black cohosh: (b) back label with more health claims and FDA disclaimer Labeling of black cohosh: (b) back label with more health claims and FDA disclaimer
Anthropologist Andrea Wiley (left) investigates the effects of high-altitude living on reproductive Anthropologist Andrea Wiley (left) investigates the effects of high-altitude living on reproductive
Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ... Tumor marker analysis of a patient with no evidence of disease monitored for tumor recurrence. The ...
Video: Optic Nerve and Optic Disk Animation (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library