A Stool Specimen from a Child with Diarrhea Shows the Presence

question 1

Multiple Choice

A stool specimen from a child with diarrhea shows the presence of neutrophils and red blood cells.This is most suggestive of which condition?

• A) Protein intolerance
• B) Parasitic infection
• C) Fat malabsorption
• D) Bacterial gastroenteritis

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Definitions:

Thalamus

An essential brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting motor and sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Passive Process

A type of cellular activity that occurs without the requirement of energy input, such as diffusion or osmosis, following concentration gradients.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond the normal, passive exhalation, often used in respiratory tests.

Normal Inspiration

The process of taking air into the lungs under normal conditions, primarily driven by the diaphragm's movement downwards.