Question

1. which statement about both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease is true? they are both more common in men. they are both linked to genetics. they are both caused by an attack on the endocrine system. they are both caused by exposure to gluten.

Explanation:

• Type 1 diabetes: Genetic factors play a role. There are certain gene - related susceptibilities. For example, variations in HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genes are associated with an increased risk.
• Celiac disease: It has a strong genetic component. The presence of HLA - DQ2 or HLA - DQ8 genes is highly correlated with the development of celiac disease.

• Regarding the other options:
• Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease are not more common in men. Celiac disease has a relatively equal gender distribution, and type 1 diabetes may have a slight female - to - male ratio variation but not a clear male - predominant pattern.
• Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that attacks the small intestine (not the endocrine system). Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune attack on the pancreatic beta cells (endocrine system), so they don't both attack the endocrine system.
• Only celiac disease is caused by exposure to gluten. Type 1 diabetes is not related to gluten exposure.

Answer:

They are both linked to genetics.