Constipation – What Happens When Digestion Slows Down

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   What is constipation?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   What is the main cause of constipation?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Which change would MOST help someone suffering from constipation?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   If the large intestine absorbs too much water from waste, the waste can become hard and difficult to pass.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each cause of constipation to a solution that helps prevent it.

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