Which statement about normal bowel function is true?

a. Bowel movements should occur once a day every day.
b. Bowel movement frequency is more important than their consistency.
c. Bowel movements are very simple processes.
d. Bowel movements should be soft and easily pass out of the bowel.


ANS: D

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