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Question 16 Unsaved Irritable bowel syndrome is considered a(n) ______ gastrointestinal (GI) disorder because symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works.

Answer 1

One digestive disorder that affects the large intestine is called irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is

considered a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder because symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works.

Experts are unsure what causes IBS. However, it is a common condition that most often affects people under age 45. It affects

about twice as many women as men

Answer 2

Functional disorders are those in which the gastrointestinal (GI) tract looks normal ... Constipation and irritable bowel syndrome