Swollen, protruding veins in the rectum or around the anus, also known as piles, are ________

A) hemorrhoids
B) rectocele
C) fecalith
D) melena


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) A rectocele does not involve the veins.
C) A fecalith is hard stool.
D) Melena is stool that contains old, black blood.

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