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

B) digestive

Explanation:

Gluten is a protein present in grains of cereals such as wheat and barley. Protein digesting enzymes secreted in the stomach, thus breakdown of gluten takes place in the stomach. Since gluten contains a unique chain of amino acid that causes the protein structure to fold into shape with a lot of “kink bonds”. Due to the presence of kinks, it is a difficult protein for our digestive system to break down completely.

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