Ileus may be caused by:

a. a parasitic infection
b. chronic liver disease
c. the stopping of muscular movements that move food through the intestine
d. gallstones


c
Explanation:
a. a parasitic infection: does not cause ileus
b. chronic liver disease: does not cause ileus
c. the stopping of muscular movements that move food through the intestine: correct
d. gallstones: do not cause ileus

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