Which of the following is a general name for diseases that cause inflammation and irritation of the digestive system?
A) inflammatory bowel disease
B) diverticular disease
C) hemorrhoids
D) ulcers
E) irritable bowel syndrome

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Inflammatory bowel disease is a general name for diseases that cause inflammation and irritation of the digestive system, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The other options (B-D) are specific conditions that can be a part of inflammatory bowel disease, but do not encompass the entire category of diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome (E) is a separate condition that is not classified as inflammatory bowel disease.

Which of the Following Is a General Name for Diseases