Question

Discrete areas of inflamed tissue in the ileum and cecum that affect all layers of the intestine are characteristic of _____.

a. Crohn's disease
b. ulcerative colitis
c. celiac disease
d. irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 1

Discrete areas of inflamed tissue in the ileum and cecum that affect all layers of the intestine are characteristic of Crohn's disease.

Step-by-step explanation:

Discrete areas of inflamed tissue in the ileum and cecum that affect all layers of the intestine are characteristic of Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, but it most commonly affects the ileum, which is the final part of the small intestine. Other symptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhea (with or without blood), fever, and weight loss.