Habitually Delaying Defecation When the Need Is Present Can Lead

question 17

Multiple Choice

Habitually delaying defecation when the need is present can lead to _____.​

• A) ​diarrhea
• B) ​hemorrhoids
• C) ​constipation
• D) ​diverticulosis

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Definitions:

Sphincter

A ring-like muscle that controls the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the anus or esophagus.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Latissimus Dorsi

The large muscle of the back.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the front of the chest that attaches to the shoulder and sternum, involved in movements of the shoulder and arm.