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geoffrey

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Why are steroids often used to treat Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?
 a. to increase muscle tissue
  b. for their anti-inflammatory properties
  c. to stimulate the immune system

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Which of the following statements is not true about Crohn's disease?
 a. It can affect any portion of the GI tract from mouth to anus.
  b. It most commonly affects the ileum and colon.
  c. Damage involves only the mucosal layers of the intestine.
  d. The inflammatory process is characterized by the formation of fistulas.


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SeanoH09

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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