A person who has cholera (Vibrio cholerae) would be expected to have which type of diarrhea?
A)Osmotic
B)Secretory
C)Small volume
D)Motility

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Primary causes of secretory diarrhea are bacterial enterotoxins, particularly those released by cholera or strains of Escherichia coli, and neoplasms, such as gastrinoma or thyroid carcinoma. In osmotic diarrhea, a nonabsorbable substance in the intestine draws water into the lumen by osmosis and increases stool weight and volume, producing large-volume diarrhea. Small-volume diarrhea usually is caused by an inflammatory disorder of the intestine, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, or microscopic colitis. Excessive motility decreases transit time, mucosal surface contact, and opportunities for fluid absorption, resulting in diarrhea.

A Person Who Has Cholera (Vibrio Cholerae) Would Be Expected