A congenital condition in which parasympathetic innervation is missing from a section of the colon, impairing motility is referred to as:
A) diverticulitis.
B) Crohn's disease.
C) irritable bowel syndrome.
D) Hirschsprung's disease.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition characterized by the absence of parasympathetic ganglion cells in a segment of the colon, leading to impaired motility and obstruction.

A Congenital Condition in Which Parasympathetic Innervation Is Missing from a Section