Therapeutic Management of Most Children with Hirschsprung Disease Is Primarily

question 24

Multiple Choice

Therapeutic management of most children with Hirschsprung disease is primarily

• A) daily enemas.
• B) low-fiber diet.
• C) permanent colostomy.
• D) surgical removal of the affected section of the bowel.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Organs that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

Bloodstream

The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an organism, delivering nutrients and removing waste products.

Gland Duct

A passage or tube in the body through which secretions from glands are conveyed to various organs or body surfaces.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like projections from the surface of some cells, increasing their surface area for absorption.