Unit 2 Digestive / Gastrointestinal System Digestive / Gastrointestinal System Terms: • Crohn’s Disease: an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and damage of the in... Unit 2 Digestive / Gastrointestinal System Digestive / Gastrointestinal System Terms: • Crohn’s Disease: an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and damage of the intestines • Diverticulosis: a condition of having pouches in the large intestine called diverticula • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A condition in which stomach acid enters the esophagus (gastric reflux) causing burning in the throat • Peptic ulcers: Sores in the stomach that can be painful • Ulcerative Colitis: an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores/ulcers in the large intestine
Understand the Problem
The question is presenting terms related to the Digestive and Gastrointestinal System, focusing on various diseases and conditions affecting these systems. It is informational and likely aimed at reviewing or summarizing important concepts for educational purposes.
Answer
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of IBD.
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are both types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that involve inflammation in different parts of the intestinal tract.
Answer for screen readers
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are both types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that involve inflammation in different parts of the intestinal tract.
More Information
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. They are commonly confused with each other due to similar symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea, but they affect different parts of the digestive system.
Sources
- Crohn's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | Johns Hopkins Medicine - hopkinsmedicine.org
- Definition & Facts for Crohn's Disease - NIDDK - niddk.nih.gov
AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information
