QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Ulcerative colitis is located in the rectum and colon and does not spread past the ileum. You see continuous mucosal inflammation ascending from the colon.
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a
Continuous inflammation in the bowel
QuestionChoice
superficial mucosal inflammation is seen in UC.

Transmural inflammation is seen in Crohn's disease. this results in increased goblet cells and granuloma formation.
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d
Transmural inflammation
QuestionChoice
Smoking is a protective factor in UC. This is not encouraged in people with UC in those that smoke, disease presentation may be later than expected.

Smoking is an aggrevating factor in Crohn's disease
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c
History of smoking
QuestionChoice
This can be seen in both types of IBD and can be seen in other gastrointestinal conditions such as Irritable bowel disease.

Therefore, is not characteristic of UC.
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e
Abdominal pain
QuestionChoice
Crohn's disease is the other subtype of IBD.

This results in patchy inflammation that can be present from the mouth to the anus.

Transmural inflammation is seen.
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b
Patchy inflammation throughtout small and large bowel
Concept
Chapter
2693
3732
Ulcerative Colitis
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
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25 year old presents to the GP after experiencing 3 months of diarrhoea, abdominal bloating and rectal bleeding.

The GP suspects Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

Which of the following is associated with this condition?
a