Which of the following is NOT true about celiac disease?
A) it is a reaction to gluten proteins found in wheat and other grains
B) it is a genetic disorder
C) it is an autoimmune disease
D) the cilia of brush borders are harmed by the immune system
E) all of these are true about celiac disease

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Celiac disease is a reaction to gluten proteins found in wheat and other grains, it is a genetic disorder, and it is an autoimmune disease. However, the cilia of brush borders are not harmed by the immune system in celiac disease. Rather, the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine, which can lead to damage and inflammation of the villi, the finger-like projections that make up the brush border.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About Celiac Disease