Question

Which of the following is the symptom of diarrhoea?

(a) Limited frequency of the bowel movement

(b) No bowel movement

(c) Abnormal frequency of bowel movement

(d) The normal frequency of bowel movement

This question was posed to me in a national level competition.

The origin of the question is Disorders in Digestive System topic in section Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Abnormal frequency of bowel movement

Easiest explanation: The abnormal frequency of bowel movement and increased liquidity of the faecal discharge is known as diarrhoea. It reduces the absorption of food.