Celiac disease is a condition that prevents people from eating food products that contain gluten. Gluten is a protein compound found in some foods, such as wheat products. For people with celiac disease, a protein in gluten interferes with the absorption of various nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Which body system is responsible for breaking down gluten?
A.
circulatory
B.
digestive
C.
excretory
D.
integumentary
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B.digestive system
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The enzymes cleave or break off groups of amino acids called peptides. The majority of these peptides can be further broken down, absorbed through the intestine and then transported and used in the body. However, gluten cannot be broken down by the digestive enzymes.
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