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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System

Question 18 • Anatomy & Physiology B

This disease is caused by the infection of pouches in the large intestine. gingivitisdiverticulitisIBSceliac disease

Answer
A
gingivitis
B
diverticulitis
C
IBS
D
celiac disease

Explanation

Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) that form in the wall of the large intestine. Therefore, the correct choice is diverticulitis. Gingivitis affects the gums, while IBS and celiac disease are different digestive disorders.

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