Which of the following statements regarding diverticulosis of the colon is INCORRECT?
A. Most colon diverticula are congenital.
B. The surface of the diverticulum may become ulcerated, leading to an episode of bleeding.
C. The surface of a diverticulum may become ulcerated, leading to an episode of acute inflammation (diverticulitis).
D. Many diverticula are asymptomatic (do not produce symptoms).
A
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