Which condition is a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology that can affect any portion of the GI tract from mouth to anus, but that generally affects the terminal ileum, jejunum, and colon?

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Crohn's disease is a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology that can affect any portion of the GI tract from mouth to anus, but that generally affects the terminal ileum, jejunum, and colon. Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum and is not specific to the GI tract. Ulcerative colitis is also a chronic inflammatory bowel disease but only affects the colon and rectum. Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder and not associated with inflammation.

Which Condition Is a Chronic, Nonspecific Inflammatory Bowel Disease of Unknown