The Presence of Small Pouches Bulging Outward Through Weak Spots

question 137

Multiple Choice

The presence of small pouches bulging outward through weak spots in the lining of the large intestine is called

• A)ulcerative colitis.
• B)hemorrhoids.
• C)diverticulosis.
• D)intussusception.
• E)irritable bowel syndrome.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to explore its effects on a dependent variable.

Experimental Group

A group in a scientific study that receives the treatment or condition being tested, as opposed to a control group, which does not.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure how other subjects do.

Warm Room Temperature

A temperature setting in an indoor environment that feels comfortably warm to the majority of people, typically around 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius).