Which of the following types of diarrhea would most likely occur with a bacterial GI infection?
a. Osmotic
b. Secretory
c. Hypotonic
d. Motility
ANS: B
Bacterial infections lead to secretory diarrhea. A nonabsorbable substance in the intestine leads to osmotic diarrhea. Hypotonic diarrhea is not a form of diarrhea. Food is not mixed properly, di-gestion and absorption are impaired, and motility is increased, leading to motility diarrhea.
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