Irritable bowel syndrome is considered a(n) ______ gastrointestinal (GI) disorder because symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works
Irritable bowel syndrome is considered a(n) FUNCTIONAL gastrointestinal (GI) disorder because symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works.
I believe "functional" is correct.
I believe the options were:
purposeful
remarkable
exceptional
functional
Answer: functional
Irritable bowel syndrome is considered a functional gastrointestinal disorder because there is abnormal bowel function. IBS is a group of symptoms and not a disease in itself, which is why it's called a 'syndrome,' and it is considered less serious than IBD.