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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System

Question 21 • Anatomy & Physiology B

The cause of this disease is unknown. gingivitisdiverticulitisIBSappendicitis

Answer
A
gingivitis
B
diverticulitis
C
IBS
D
appendicitis

Explanation

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a disorder whose exact cause is not known. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of diverticula, and appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, so the best answer is IBS.

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