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What is the anatomical location affected by Crohn's disease?
What is the anatomical location affected by Crohn's disease?
- Deep within the lining of the bowel
- Superficial (mucosa and submucosa)
- Mouth to anus (correct)
- Colon and rectum
Which of the following is a characteristic of Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Crohn's disease?
- Change in bowel habits
- Development of toxic megacolon is greatly increased
- Ulcers with uniform inflammation throughout the affected area (correct)
- Involves only the colon and rectum
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Crohn's disease?
- Involves deeper within the lining of the bowel
- Increased risk of fistula/perforation/strictures
- No change in bowel habits (correct)
- Risk factor for colorectal cancer
What is a significant difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?
What is a significant difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?
Which disease affects only the colon and rectum?
Which disease affects only the colon and rectum?
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