What is the cause of symptomatic incontinence?
a. Colorectal disease
b. Gastrocolic reflex
c. Constipation
d. Nerve damage
A
Symptomatic incontinence is the result of colorectal disease. Medical care should be sought to identify and treat the cause.
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The tools that the researcher uses to conduct a study are called:
1. data. 2. instruments. 3. populations. 4. samples.