Which of the following statements regarding constipation is TRUE? A. Constipation is defined as having less than one bowel movement per day. B. Hyperthyroidism can contribute to constipation by slowing intestinal motility. C. Constipation occurs when waste remains in the intestines too long and/or too much water is reabsorbed from the feces. D. Sedentary lifestyle, stress, anxiety, or improper bowel habits (e.g., not heeding the 'call to defecate') are all frequent causes of constipation that can be treated. E. Regardless of the cause of constipation, increasing the amount of fibre in the diet can eliminate constipation by helping to retain more water in the stool
1) Constipation is defined as having less than one bowel movement per day.
2) Hyperthyroidism can contribute to constipation by slowing intestinal motility.
3) Constipation occurs when waste remains in the intestines too long and/or too much water is reabsorbed from the feces.
4) Sedentary lifestyle, stress, anxiety, or improper bowel habits (e.g., not heeding the 'call to defecate') are all frequent causes of constipation that can be treated.
5) Regardless of the cause of constipation, increasing the amount of fibre in the diet can eliminate constipation by helping to retain more water in the stool