Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines leading to diarrhea and flatus is:
A) irritable bowel syndrome.
B) ulcerative colitis.
C) inflammatory bowel disease.
D) Crohn disease.

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The description given matches the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is characterized by increased activity of the intestines leading to diarrhea and flatus. Ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn disease are all types of inflammatory bowel disease and may cause diarrhea, but they are not specifically linked to an abnormal increase in intestinal activity.

Abnormal Increase in the Activity of the Small and Large