Which of the Following Statements About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is false?

• A) "Bowel" in IBS refers to the colon.
• B) Symptoms include alternating patterns of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
• C) Excessive fiber in the diet is suspected as a cause.
• D) Stress management is an important part of treatment.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in real income, typically due to a change in prices, that can increase or decrease purchasing power.

Affordable Consumption Options

Choices of goods and services that are within the financial reach of a consumer, considering their income and expenses.

Inferior Goods

Goods whose demand decreases when consumer income rises, opposite of normal goods.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases.