A Paralytic Ileus is Caused by a Cessation Of

Question

A paralytic ileus is caused by a cessation of
A) peristalsis.
B) mastication.
C) emulsification.
D) deglutition.

Accepted Answer

A paralytic ileus is a condition where there is a disruption of normal bowel motility, specifically the lack of peristalsis, leading to a bowel obstruction. Mastication refers to chewing, emulsification refers to the breakdown of fats into smaller droplets, and deglutition refers to the act of swallowing, which do not directly relate to the bowel obstruction in paralytic ileus.