Diseases

Question 1

coeliac

Answer 1

small intestine, reacts against gluten, antibodies react with transglutaminase, nitrients not absorbed

Question 2

lactose intolerance

Answer 2

lactase deficiency, causes

Question 3

diseases which affect dihestibe organs

Answer 3

pancreatitis- innapropriate activation of zymogens, stomach ulcers, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease

Question 4

peptic (stomach) ulcers

Answer 4

breakdown of mucosa which normally protects against protease action

Question 5

cystic fibrosis

Answer 5

causes thick mucous secretions which block pancreatic duct and secretion of pancreatic enzymes

Question 6

Beriberi

Answer 6

lack of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)

Question 7

wernicke-korsakoff

Answer 7

thiamine deficiency, often present in alcoholism, brain damage leading to memory loss. form of beriberi