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 1. What trends, if any, have you noticed among the following conditions? Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis.

2. Describe the chronic relapsing inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease), and summarize the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment recommendations for each.

Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.