Colic in Infants Is Most Often Characterized by

question 28

Multiple Choice

Colic in infants is most often characterized by

• A) diarrhea.
• B) mild abdominal distress and crying.
• C) disappearance of the condition by age 6 months.
• D) allergies to breast milk.

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Definitions:

Hepatic Sinusoids

Specialized vascular channels within the liver that enhance the transfer of substances between the blood and liver cells.

Portal Triad

A distinctive arrangement within the liver that includes a bile duct, portal vein, and hepatic artery, essential for liver function.

Stomach Acids

A mixture of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride, which helps in the digestion of food within the stomach.

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

A hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.