Given below are two statements.
Statement $I$: Defecation is an involuntary process that takes place through the anal opening guarded by sphincter muscles.
Statement $II$: Distension of the rectum stimulates pressure-sensitive receptors that initiate a neural reflex for egestion.
In light of the above statements,select the correct answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are correct.
  • B
    Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are incorrect.
  • C
    Statement $I$ is correct and statement $II$ is incorrect.
  • D
    Statement $I$ is incorrect and statement $II$ is correct.

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Jaundice is a disorder of

$A$ : In acute constipation,purgatives containing magnesium salts are generally used.
$R$ : The osmotic effect of $Mg^{2+}$ in the intestinal lumen prevents water reabsorption from the intestine. $Mg^{2+}$ increases the solute concentration in the intestinal lumen because $Mg^{2+}$ is absorbed very slowly.

Match the following:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$1.$ Jaundice $p.$ Inadequate enzyme secretion
$2.$ Diarrhoea $q.$ Liver is affected
$3.$ Constipation $r.$ Reduces the absorption of food
$4.$ Indigestion $s.$ Bowel movements occur irregularly

Match the disease in Column-$I$ with their causes in Column-$II$. Select the correct option from the choices given below.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$a$. Marasmus$i$. Eating spicy oily food
$b$. Indigestion$ii$. Protein deficiency disorder
$c$. Kwashiorkor$iii$. Abnormal bilirubin metabolism
$d$. Jaundice$iv$. Prolonged protein malnutrition

The abnormal frequent movement of the bowel and increased liquidity of the faeces is called:

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