The Symptoms of Constipation Are Due to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of constipation are due to

• A) inhibition of gastric emptying
• B) absorption of toxins of bacterial origin from the colon
• C) prolonged distention of the large intestine by the fecal mass
• D) exhaustion due to frequent straining movements in an effort to initiate the defecation reflex
• E) accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the colon

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