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What are the risk factors for Crohn’s disease?
Family history, being Caucasian, age 20-29, and smoking
What is mentioned as a potential etiology of IBD?
Infectious agents, genetics, psychological factors, and environmental factors
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
A group of chronic disorders including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis causing inflammation or ulceration of the bowel
What is the age group at greatest risk for crohn's disease?
20-29
What is the pathophysiology of IBD primarily attributed to?
Altered mucosal immune response leading to increased production of pro-inflammatory agents
What is Ulcerative colitis characterized by?
Mucosal inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon)
What is the primary etiology of IBD according to the text?
Infectious agents
What is the pathophysiology of IBD primarily attributed to?
Dietary and bacterial antigen penetration of the intestinal wall
What characterizes Crohn’s disease?
Chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disease of the GIT affecting any sit from mouth to anus
Test your knowledge about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with this quiz. Learn about the definition, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, and medical and nursing management of IBD.
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