Asked by Monica Cervantes on May 30, 2024
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Fecal impactions occur in which portion of the colon?
A) Ascending.
B) Descending.
C) Transverse.
D) Rectum.
Fecal Impactions
A severe form of constipation where hard, dry masses of stool collect in the rectum and cannot be expelled.
Colon
A major part of the large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from partially digested food and forming and storing feces.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the colon in relation to fecal impaction and stool consistency.
Verified Answer
KH
krystyna hamiltonMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A fecal impaction is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that cannot be expelled.It results from unrelieved constipation.Feces at this point in the colon contain the least amount of moisture.Feces found in the ascending,transverse,and descending colon still consist mostly of liquid and do not form a hardened mass.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the colon in relation to fecal impaction and stool consistency.