An increase in volume, fluidity, or frequency of bowel movements is termed:
A. gastrointestinal motility
B. diarrhea
C. constipation
D. gastroenteritis
b
Rationale: Diarrhea is defined as an increase in volume, fluidity, or frequency of bowel movements relative to the usual pattern for a particular individual.
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A. microscopic B. physical C. chemical D. volume
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