A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly occurs in the ileum is:
A) Crohn disease.
B) volvulus.
C) cirrhosis.
D) diverticulitis.

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Crohn disease is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, and can occur in any part of the GI tract, but most commonly occurs in the ileum. Volvulus is a condition where the intestine twists upon itself, causing a blockage. Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease that occurs when healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue. Diverticulitis is a condition where pockets or pouches form in the walls of the colon and become inflamed.

A Chronic Autoimmune Disease That Can Affect Any Part of the Gastrointestinal