Which of the following is true of ulcerative colitis?

a. Any region of the digestive tract can be affected.
b. Discrete areas are separated by normal tissue.
c. Damage is primarily in the mucosa or submucosa.
d. Colectomy is needed by two-thirds to three-quarters of patients.


c

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