Question

The term diverticulosis refers to a condition characterized by:_______.
A) Polyps or growths on the colon wall.
B) Inflammation of small pockets in the colon wall.
C) Acquired herniations of the muscular colon wall mucosa and sub-mucosa.
D) Congenital herniations of the muscular colon wall mucosa and sub-mucosa.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Acquired herniations of the muscular colon wall mucosa and submucosa

Explanation:

Diverticulosis is a disease that occurs when a saclike outgrowth develops from the wall of the colon. This outgrowth is in the form of a pouch and is called diverticula. Outpouching occurs in places where the muscularis has weakened and may become inflamed. The development of a protrusion from a whole or part of an organ is called a hernia. Diverticulosis is a protrusion of mucosa and submucosa of the wall of the colon. It mostly occurs as a result of inflammation or weakening of the wall. Therefore it is called acquired herniation.