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Which statement about genetic factors in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is correct?
Genetic predisposition contributes to the development of IBD.
Which of the following statements about familial IBD is true?
Familial IBD is more common among relatives of patients with IBD than in the general population.
In the context of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which statement about genetic factors is correct?
Genetic factors play a more prominent role in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis.
Which of the following genes is associated with susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
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What is the primary function of the NOD2/CARD15 protein?
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What is the consequence of a defective NOD2/CARD15 protein?
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Which statement about genetic factors in Crohn's disease is correct?
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In Crohn's disease, which of the following statements about genetic susceptibility is true?
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Which of the following statements regarding familial Crohn's disease is accurate?
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Which of the following statements about genetic factors in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is true?
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Which of the following statements about the genetic basis of Crohn's disease is correct?
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Which of the following statements regarding genetic factors in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is accurate?
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What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers according to the passage?
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How do H. pylori bacteria contribute to the development of peptic ulcers?
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According to the passage, which of the following is not a factor contributing to the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers?
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How do neuroendocrine factors contribute to the development of peptic ulcers?
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What is the proposed mechanism by which the gastric acid of ulcer patients can lead to mucosal ulcerations?
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Which of the following factors is not mentioned in the passage as contributing to the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers?
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