Which Statement Best Describes the Pathogenesis of Diarrhea

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the pathogenesis of diarrhea?

• A) It is infrequent passage of stool.
• B) It occurs when the large intestine reabsorbs water.
• C) It is caused by lack of fiber in the diet.
• D) It is an increase in frequency of stool.

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Definitions:

Spatially Separated

Positioned or distributed in different locations or spaces, often used to describe objects or individuals that are physically apart.

Gene Exchange

The process by which genes are transferred from one organism to another, often through mechanisms like bacterial conjugation, viral transduction, or sexual reproduction.

Logistic Growth

A model of population growth where the rate decreases as the population reaches its carrying capacity, eventually stabilizing.

Exponential Growth

A growth pattern in which the number of entities increases at a rate proportional to the current number, resulting in a rapid increase over time.