An Ileus Is the Formal Term For

question 61

Multiple Choice

An ileus is the formal term for:

• A) perforated bowel.
• B) bleeding in the abdomen.
• C) bowel obstruction.
• D) free air in the peritoneal cavity.

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Definitions:

Polyp

A hydralike animal; the sessile stage of the life cycle of certain cnidarians. Compare with medusa.

Stinging Cell

A Stinging Cell, or cnidocyte, is a specialized cell found in the tentacles of jellyfish and other cnidarians used for prey capture and defense by discharging a toxic substance.

Radula

A unique, toothed structure found in mollusks, used for scraping or cutting food before ingestion.

Phylum Platyhelminthes

A group of invertebrates known as flatworms, characterized by their flat bodies, bilateral symmetry, and lack of body cavity.