Intestinal adaptation is a process that:
A)occurs in celiac disease patients who are on gluten-free diets.
B)accounts for the pathology in acute pancreatitis.
C)results in diminished intestinal function.
D)occurs after a prolonged low-fat diet.
E)occurs after a bowel resection.

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Intestinal adaptation refers to the process by which the remaining intestine adjusts to compensate for the loss of absorptive surface area due to a bowel resection.

Intestinal Adaptation Is a Process That