What Are the Symptoms of Constipation (E

Multiple Choice

What are the symptoms of constipation (e.g., abdominal discomfort, headache, and nausea) due to

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