The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as _____.
A) dyspepsia
B) borborygmus
C) eructation
D) ascites

Question

The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as _____.​
A) ​dyspepsia
B) ​borborygmus
C) ​eructation
D) ​ascites

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as borborygmus. Choice A (dyspepsia) refers to indigestion or stomach discomfort. Choice C (eructation) refers to the act of belching or burping. Choice D (ascites) refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

The Rumbling Noise Caused by the Movement of Gas in the Intestine