CELIAC DISEASE Mcqs | Multiple-Choice Questions On CELIAC DISEASE

Here Are 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (Mcqs) On

CELIAC DISEASE
General Concepts Covered In Many USA Universities Syllabus



1. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects which part of
the body?

a) Liver

b) Heart

c) Small intestine

d) Kidneys

**Answer: c) Small intestine**



2. The immune reaction triggered by celiac disease is in response to the ingestion
of:

a) Lactose

b) Gluten

c) Fructose

d) Sucrose

**Answer: b) Gluten**



3. Which protein fraction found in wheat, barley, and rye triggers the immune
response in celiac disease?

a) Amylase

, b) Gliadin

c) Casein

d) Albumin

**Answer: b) Gliadin**



4. Which class of antibodies is commonly elevated in individuals with celiac
disease?

a) IgA

b) IgM

c) IgE

d) IgG

**Answer: a) IgA**



5. Celiac disease is more prevalent in which age group?

a) Infants

b) Adolescents

c) Young adults

d) Elderly

**Answer: c) Young adults**



6. The HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes are strongly associated with celiac disease
susceptibility. These genes code for:

, a) Cytokines

b) Antigen-presenting receptors

c) Digestive enzymes

d) Growth factors

**Answer: b) Antigen-presenting receptors**



7. What is the gold standard diagnostic test for celiac disease?

a) Blood glucose test

b) Stool culture

c) Endoscopy with biopsy

d) MRI scan

**Answer: c) Endoscopy with biopsy**



8. Dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition associated with celiac disease, is
characterized by the presence of:

a) Itchy blisters and lesions

b) Red patches and swelling

c) Dry and scaly skin

d) Painful nodules

**Answer: a) Itchy blisters and lesions**