Which disorder is hereditary and involves an inability to absorb gluten, leading to damage in the intestinal lining?

Celiac disease is indeed a hereditary disorder characterized by an inability to properly digest gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This condition is triggered by the consumption of gluten in susceptible individuals, leading to an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine's lining. Over time, this damage can result in malabsorption of nutrients, along with a range of gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms.

Being hereditary means that the tendency to develop celiac disease can be passed down through families, often associated with specific genetic markers. Individuals with a first-degree relative (like a parent or sibling) who has celiac disease have a higher risk of developing this condition themselves.

This contrasts sharply with food allergies, which involve immune responses to specific food proteins but are not necessarily hereditary in the same way. Options related to "Halal" and "Kosher" refer to dietary laws rather than medical conditions and do not relate to gluten absorption issues or hereditary disorders.