The twisting of the colon on itself is called:
A)intussusception.
B)volvulus.
C)hemorrhoids.
D)hiatal hernia.

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The twisting of the colon on itself is known as volvulus. A is incorrect, as intussusception is the telescoping of a segment of the intestine into an adjacent distal segment. C is incorrect, as hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. D is incorrect, as hiatal hernia is the protrusion of a portion of the stomach through the hiatus of the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.

The Twisting of the Colon on Itself Is Called