The Loss of Urine at Predictable Intervals When the Bladder

question 30

Multiple Choice

The loss of urine at predictable intervals when the bladder is full is:

• A) Overflow incontinence
• B) Stress incontinence
• C) Reflex incontinence
• D) Urinary incontinence

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Definitions:

Ileocecal Sphincter

A valve situated at the junction of the ileum (last portion of the small intestine) and the cecum (beginning of the large intestine) controlling the flow of digested material.

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where most of the nutrients and minerals from ingested food are absorbed.

Cecum

The beginning of the large intestine, a pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.