Ulcerative Colitis Quiz
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Which organ systems does ulcerative colitis primarily target?

  • Colon and rectum (correct)
  • Lungs and heart
  • Liver and kidneys
  • Stomach and small intestine

    • What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Headache and dizziness
  • Diarrhea and abdominal pain (correct)

    • Which organs can be impacted by ulcerative colitis, causing conditions like arthritis and eye inflammation?

  • Heart and stomach
  • Joints and eyes (correct)
  • Kidneys and skin
  • Lungs and liver

    • What is the role of the immune system in ulcerative colitis?

    <p>It causes chronic inflammation in the large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the extra-intestinal manifestations of ulcerative colitis?

    <p>Skin rashes and liver disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of ulcerative colitis on the digestive system?

    <p>Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulceration along the lining of the large intestine, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the extra-intestinal complications of ulcerative colitis?

    <p>Ulcerative colitis can impact other organs such as the joints, eyes, skin, and liver, leading to conditions like arthritis, eye inflammation, skin rashes, and liver disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the immune system in ulcerative colitis?

    <p>The immune system, which defends the body against harmful invaders, plays a significant role in ulcerative colitis by causing chronic inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ulcerative colitis affect the colon's functioning?

    <p>Ulcerative colitis disrupts the colon's ability to absorb water and nutrients effectively due to inflammation and ulceration along its lining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ulcerative colitis?

    <p>Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that primarily targets the colon and rectum, causing inflammation and ulceration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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