What Is the Probable Underlying Pathology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Multiple Choice

What is the probable underlying pathology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , according to research over the last decade?

• A) Alteration in processing of sensory information
• B) Changes in intestinal secretory mucosa
• C) Intestinal tissue disease
• D) Malabsorption of specific nutrients

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