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) stimulates peristalsis

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Promotion of water reabsorption in the large intestine can lead to decreased water content in fecal matter, making it difficult to pass and resulting in constipation.

Constipation Can Result from the Consumption of a Substance That