The Exact Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Continue to Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

The exact causes of inflammatory bowel diseases continue to be explored,but it is relatively clear that

• A)The condition is quite common among people of all ages and subgroups within the population
• B)Inflammatory bowel disease is likely to be passed on through genetic inheritance
• C)Individuals suffering from its effects are largely experiencing the consequences of the complete failure of normal immune mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract
• D)It can be easily diagnosed since its symptoms are always very specific and the affected areas are always limited to a very focused area within the small intestine
• E)By careful examination of one's diet is relatively easy to recommend the elimination of certain foods and the addition of others to provide immediate relief without the need to administer specific drug therapy

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