Constipation can result from the consumption of a substance that ________.
A) promotes water reabsorption in the large intestine
B) speeds up movement of material in the large intestine
C) decreases water reabsorption in the small intestine
D) increases chemical digestion in the small intestine

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Constipation can occur when there is increased water reabsorption in the large intestine, leading to harder and drier stools that are difficult to pass.

Constipation Can Result from the Consumption of a Substance That