An outpouching off the gut is called a(n):
A) hemorrhoid.
B) ileus.
C) anal fistula.
D) diverticulum.
D) diverticulum.
A diverticulum is an outpouching off the gut. A hemorrhoid is a varicose vein
around the anus. An ileus is the result of an intestinal blockage. An anal fistula is an abnormal
tube-like passage from the surface around the anal opening directly into the rectum.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)