Which of the Following Is True of IBS

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of IBS?

• A)There is no inflammation of the lining of the GI tract.
• B)If not treated promptly, it will progress to IBD.
• C)People with IBS have structural abnormalities of the colon.
• D)Emotional distress is the primary cause.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes elicited by the stimulus after repeated associations with an unconditioned stimulus.

Lemon Juice

A citrus liquid obtained from lemons, used primarily for its flavoring and culinary properties, notable for its high vitamin C content.

Second-Order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a neutral stimulus is first made meaningful through classical conditioning. Then, that stimulus (the CS) is paired with a new, neutral stimulus until the new stimulus also elicits the conditioned response.

CS-US Relationship

The association between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US) in classical conditioning, leading to a learned response.