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what problems with digestion and nutrient absorption could be caused if the villi and microvilli were missing from the intestines?

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Without the villi, your small intestine can't get enough nutrients, no matter how much food you eat. Celiac disease is genetic. This means it can be passed down from parent to child. More than 2 million Americans have been diagnosed with celiac disease.

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