The Passage of Stools That Contain Red Blood Rather Than

question 101

Short Answer

The passage of stools that contain red blood rather than tarry stools is called ________.

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Definitions:

Apgar Scoring System

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color.

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria that lives as an intracellular parasite.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often resulting in infections of the genital tract, rectum, and throat.

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections that occur in any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, often causing pain and urgency in urination.