A disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine is called:

A) ulcerative colitis.
B) paralytic ileus.
C) Crohn.
D) volvulus.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Paralytic ileus is an ileus without peristalsis.
C) Crohn disease occurs in the small intestine.
D) A volvulus is a twisted intestine.

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