The twisting of the colon on itself is called:
A) intussusception.
B) volvulus.
C) hemorrhoids.
D) hiatal hernia.
B) volvulus.
Volvulus is the twisting of the colon on itself. Intussusception is one part of the
intestine slipping into another section of the intestine just below it. Hemorrhoids are varicose
veins around the anus. Hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm.
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