With Long-Term Constipation, Areas Along the Colon Wall Can Become

question 44

Multiple Choice

With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches What is this condition called?

• A)Diverticulosis
• B)Flatulence
• C)PKU
• D)Diabetes

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Definitions:

Guanine

One of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, characterized by its pairing with cytosine.

Cytosine

A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA, pairing with guanine.

DNA Replication

The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA before cell division, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.

Phosphate Groups

Chemical groups containing phosphorus and oxygen that play a crucial role in the energy transfer within cells.