Joshua Has a Disease in Which the Mucous Membranes of the Walls

question 85

Multiple Choice

Joshua has a disease in which the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed. His diagnosis is

• A) Crohn's disease.
• B) ulcerative colitis.
• C) irritable bowel syndrome.
• D) gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Definitions:

Gut

Commonly refers to the gastrointestinal tract, the system of organs responsible for digestion and absorption of food.

Vaporizes

To convert or change a substance from a solid or liquid state into a gas or vapor, often by applying heat.

Cryosurgery

A medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.

Approximated

A term referring to the estimation or bringing together of edges, particularly in wound healing.