Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
What is diarrhea caused by?
A
The inadequate absorption of water from the colon to the blood.
2
Q
What type of mechanism is diarrhea?
A
A protective mechanism.
3
Q
Why is diarrhea a protective mechanism?
A
Flush foreign substances from the body.
4
Q
What are common infecting agents that cause diarrhea?
A
- Salmonella,
- Campylobacter, and
- E.coli through contaminated food or water usually.
