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What is the concordance rate among monozygotic twins for Crohn's Disease (CD) compared to Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?
70% for CD and 20% for UC
Which gene is abnormal in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and functions as an intracellular sensor of bacteria?
NOD2/CARD15 gene
What is a common clinical presentation of Crohn’s Disease?
Right lower quadrant pain
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract does Crohn's Disease mainly affect?
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What skin lesions are typical in perianal disease, a common presentation of Crohn’s Disease?
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Which aspect of Crohn's Disease is characterized by minute superficial ulcers surrounded by a halo of erythema?
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What is the hallmark of ulcerative colitis?
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Which genetic determinants play a less significant role in ulcerative colitis compared to Crohn’s disease?
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Which gene mutation is NOT associated with ulcerative colitis, but seen in Crohn's disease patients?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis?
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Why is smoking considered protective against ulcerative colitis?
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What type of inflammation is characteristic of ulcerative colitis?
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