Mrs. Smith is a 67-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Rachael, the student nurse caring for Mrs. Smith, explains to her that diarrhea is the result of ab-normally fast peristalsis in what organ?
A. Jejunum
B. Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Colon
D
If peristalsis is abnormally fast in the colon, there is less time for water to be absorbed and the stool will be watery.
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