A disruption in normal peristaltic activity in the small intestine, caused by a bowel obstruction or by intestinal paralysis, is called a(n)
A)intussusception
B)gastroenteritis
C)ileus
D)adenocarcinoma
E)irritable bowel syndrome

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A disruption in normal peristaltic activity in the small intestine caused by a bowel obstruction or by intestinal paralysis is called ileus. Intussusception refers to the telescoping of one part of the intestine into another. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the digestive tract. Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in glandular cells. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.

A Disruption in Normal Peristaltic Activity in the Small Intestine