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What is the characteristic type of inflammation seen in ulcerative colitis?
What is the characteristic type of inflammation seen in ulcerative colitis?
- Deep inflammation affecting the entire intestinal wall
- Localized inflammation of the stomach lining
- Superficial inflammation limited to the large bowel mucosa (correct)
- Intermittent inflammation of the small intestine
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is usually affected by ulcerative colitis?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is usually affected by ulcerative colitis?
- Stomach
- Rectum (correct)
- Esophagus
- Small intestine
What term is used to collectively refer to ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
What term is used to collectively refer to ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
- Chronic infectious colitis
- Gastrointestinal malignancy
- Autoimmune gastrointestinal syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an extra-intestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
Which of the following is NOT an extra-intestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
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What is the general pattern of ulcerative colitis in terms of relapses and remissions?
What is the general pattern of ulcerative colitis in terms of relapses and remissions?
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