The small intestine is of great length (80 to 90 ft.), its mucous membrane being covered with numerous fine villi.
Celiac disease is a chronic, autoimmune disorder which affects the villi of your small intestine when gluten-containing foods are eaten.
The small intestine is the organ responsible for the absorption of nutrients.
If you've researched celiac disease symptoms, you've likely heard references to the small intestine and villi, but may not understand the role they play and why they are important for optimal health.
A healthy small intestine is responsible for delivering nutrients to the body and is critical for keeping the water and acid-base balance.