Celiac disease symptoms MCQS

Here Are 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (Mcqs) On

COELIAC DISEASE
With The Correct Options



1. What is the primary immunological trigger in Coeliac disease?

a) IgE antibodies

b) IgA antibodies

c) IgG antibodies

d) IgM antibodies

**Correct answer: b) IgA antibodies**



2. Coeliac disease is characterized by an autoimmune response to:

a) Lactose

b) Gluten

c) Fructose

d) Sucrose

**Correct answer: b) Gluten**



3. Which part of the digestive system is primarily affected by Coeliac disease?

a) Stomach

b) Small intestine

c) Large intestine

, d) Liver

**Correct answer: b) Small intestine**



4. The HLA gene most strongly associated with Coeliac disease is:

a) HLA-B27

b) HLA-DR3

c) HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8

d) HLA-A2

**Correct answer: c) HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8**



5. Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of Coeliac disease?

a) Hematuria

b) Oligomenorrhea

c) Dermatitis herpetiformis

d) Cystic fibrosis

**Correct answer: c) Dermatitis herpetiformis**



6. Which antibody is often elevated in the blood of individuals with Coeliac
disease?

a) IgE

b) IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase

c) IgM

, d) IgG anti-gliadin

**Correct answer: b) IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase**



7. The gold standard for diagnosing Coeliac disease is:

a) Stool culture

b) Upper endoscopy with duodenal biopsy

c) Urinalysis

d) X-ray

**Correct answer: b) Upper endoscopy with duodenal biopsy**



8. What is the main treatment for Coeliac disease?

a) Antibiotics

b) Immunosuppressants

c) Gluten-free diet

d) High-fiber diet

**Correct answer: c) Gluten-free diet**



9. Which nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with Coeliac disease?

a) Iron

b) Vitamin D

c) Vitamin C

d) Vitamin A