Biology 107 for Texas A&M University
Biology 107 for Texas A&M University
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ISBN: 9781259826504
Author: Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Some specific immune system mechanisms that can destroy tissues in a person infected with celiac disease who consumed gluten.

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Celiac disease causes the sensitivity to gluten which is present in food items like a break, wheat, maize, and rye. The immune system gets activated after consuming this protein in extra amounts. Several food items are available in the market which is gluten-free and can be consumed by the people suffering from inflammation and swelling of the intestine.

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