Irritable Bowel Syndrome

question 54

Multiple Choice

Irritable bowel syndrome

• A) affects about twice as many men as women.
• B) is characterized by rectal bleeding and weight loss.
• C) is typically caused by infection with H. pylori.
• D) may be due to conflicting messages between the central and enteric nervous systems.

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Definitions:

Per Year

A synonym for annually, denoting events or measurements taking place once every calendar year.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan, which is annualized by considering the effect of compounding over a given period.

Amortized Mortgage

A loan for which the principal and interest are paid down through regular payments over the loan's term, leading to full repayment by the end.

Nominal Interest Rate

The rate of interest before any adjustment for inflation; the stated or face interest rate on a loan or investment.