Constipation

question 44

Multiple Choice

Constipation:

• A) is associated with symptoms caused by accumulation of toxins present in feces.
• B) is caused by failure to defecate at least once a day.
• C) may be prevented by ingestion of foods with a high proportion of cellulose and other indigestible carbohydrates.
• D) results in metabolic acidosis.
• E) occurs in people who are lactose intolerant when they drink milk.

Understand the terminology related to muscle pathology, including conditions and treatments.

Recognize the significance of muscle composition in overall body weight and muscle mechanics.

Comprehend medical terminology associated with muscle anatomy and physiology.

Explain the principles of muscle function including contraction, movement, and responses to stimulation.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The diminished sensitivity to a stimulus as a consequence of constant exposure to that stimulus.

Sensory Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which one or more of the senses is diminished or eliminated.

Sensory Neglect

A condition where an individual fails to recognize or respond to stimuli on one side of the body, typically resulting from brain damage.