The Symptoms of Constipation Are Due to

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of constipation are due to

A) inhibition of gastric emptying
B) absorption of toxins of bacterial origin from the colon
C) prolonged distention of the large intestine by the fecal mass
D) exhaustion due to frequent straining movements in an effort to initiate the defecation reflex
E) accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the colon