ulcerative colitis Flashcards
1
Q
what will the image of a person with ulcerative colitis show
A
severe mucosal edema; inflammation with ulcerations and bleeding
2
Q
ulcerative colitis is widespread chronic inflammation of the ________ and _________
A
chronic inflammation of rectum and rectosigmoid colon
3
Q
can ulcerative colitis spread to the entire colon
A
yes
4
Q
ulcerative colitis has what type of remissions and exacerbations
A
periodic
5
Q
people with ulcerative colitis will have what present in their stool
A
blood and mucus
