Gluten-free food options are becoming more and more common place due to the increased incidence and awareness of celiac disease in the U.S population. If a person with this disease eats foods containing gluten, the immune system responds by attacking and damaging or destroying his/her own villi. What digestive symptom would not be consistent with greatly-reduced numbers of villi?
A. Peptic ulcer
B. Fatty stools
C. Weight loss
D. Chronic diarrhea
E. Abdominal bloating and pain
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?