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Distinguish between constipation and indigestion. Mention their major causes.

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Distinguish between constipation and indigestion. Mention their major causes.

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Solution

The differences between constipation and indigestion are: 

Constipation

Indigestion

(i) Faeces are retained in the rectum due to irregular bowel movement.

(i) Food indigestion leads to a sense of fullness.

(ii) This can occur due to a diet deficient in water and roughage.

(ii) Inadequate enzyme secretion, food poisoning, or stress can all induce this.

(iii) This is generally treated by increasing water and roughage consumption as well as exercising.

(iii) Medicines may be required to treat this. 

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Chapter 16: Digestion and Absorption - Exercises [Page 95]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology Exemplar [English] Class 11
Chapter 16 Digestion and Absorption
Exercises | Q 9. | Page 95

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