Which condition is a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology that can affect any portion of the GI tract from mouth to anus, but that generally affects the terminal ileum, jejunum, and colon?
A. ulcerative colitis
B. Crohn's disease
C. irritable bowel syndrome
D. peritonitis
Answer: B
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