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asd123

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Which of the following is true of ulcerative colitis?
 a. Any region of the digestive tract can be affected.
  b. Discrete areas are separated by normal tissue.
  c. Damage is primarily in the mucosa or submucosa.
  d. Colectomy is needed by two-thirds to three-quarters of patients.

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Which of the following is true of Crohn's disease?
 a. Fistulas are common.
  b. The majority of cases involve the small intestine only.
  c. Nearly all patients will require surgery within 10 years of diagnosis.
  d. Cancer risk is not altered.


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kkenney

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


asd123

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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