Describe what occurs if defecation is delayed.
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Describe what occurs if defecation is delayed.
Constipation:
Constipation is a condition where bowel movements are difficult or infrequent. It is usually caused by a lack of fiber and water in the diet, leading to hard and dry stools.
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View this answerDefecation:
- If defecation is delayed, it can lead to a number of unpleasant and potentially serious health problems like fecal impaction. When fecal...
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The Large Intestine & Colon: Fecal Formation & Defecation
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 9This lesson discusses the different regions of the large intestine, rectum, and anus, histological layers, fecal formation, and physiological control of defecation.
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