Diarrhea Associated with the Intake of Nonabsorbable Substrates is Categorized

Question

Diarrhea associated with the intake of nonabsorbable substrates is categorized as
A) osmotic diarrhea.
B) motility-related diarrhea.
C) secretory diarrhea.
D) inflammatory diarrhea.
E) gastroenteritis.

Accepted Answer

Nonabsorbable substrates retain water in the gut, leading to decreased absorption of water, resulting in osmotic diarrhea. Motility-related diarrhea occurs due to abnormal muscle contractions in the intestinal wall. Secretory diarrhea occurs due to an increased secretion of electrolytes and fluids by the intestinal mucosa. Inflammatory diarrhea is caused by inflammation in the intestines, and gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a bacterial or viral infection.