Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Cause of Diverticular

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a cause of diverticular disease?

• A) chronic diarrhea
• B) atrophy of the bowel muscle
• C) obesity
• D) increased intraluminal pressure

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