Question

Some pathogenic bacteria in food can survive the stomach and small intestine, reaching the large intestine. there, they attack the lining of the colon. this irritates the colon, and goblet cells in the colon are stimulated to produce more mucus. this extra mucus can inhibit water absorption through the colon. what common digestive abnormality does this cause?

Answer 1

The correct answer is diarrhea.

Answer 2

The correct answer is diarrhea.

Diarrhea refers to an enhancement in the intensity of bowel movements, an upsurge in the looseness of stool. It is caused due to increased discharge of fluid into the intestine, rapid passage of stool via the intestine, or diminished absorption of fluid from the intestine.

The common bacterial causes of diarrhea include Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.coli, and Shigella.