Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 1

question 22

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 1.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 1.5
-Refer to Figure 1.5. Which of the Panels shows a curve or line that has a slope that is positive and increasing?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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Definitions:

Pregnant Women

Females who are in the state of carrying a developing fetus within their body.

Sphincter Control

The ability to regulate the muscles that close the openings of the bladder and rectum, which are crucial for continence.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract that enables the movement of food through the system.

Laxatives

Substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements, used to treat and prevent constipation.