1. Any sign of blood in the stool is reason enough to consult a physician.
   True    False
2. Women are less likely than men to develop colon cancer.
   True    False
3. The majority of ulcer disease can be traced to a bacterial infection.
   True    False
4. Cigarette smoking does not contribute to heartburn.
   True    False
5. Everyone should have a bowel movement at least once a day.
   True    False
6. Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by symptoms not by a particular medical test.
   True    False
7. Diarrhea itself is not a disease but rather a symptom that may be associated with many disorders.
   True    False
8. Indigestion and a heart attack can have similar symptoms.
   True    False
9. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pokes up into the chest through the esophageal opening.
   True    False

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