Why does advanced celiac disease lead to malabsorption?
A) The degradation of the villi reduces the absorptive surface area of the intestine.
B) Damaged enterocytes fail to produce sufficient enzymes to digest foods.
C) The gluten crowds out other absorption sites on the enterocytes.
D) Frequent anaphylactic reactions to various allergens constrict the GI tract.
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