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Which of the following mechanisms can facilitate the development of diverticulosis into diverticulitis?

  • A. Treating constipation with chronic laxative use, leading to dependence on laxatives
  • B. Chronic constipation causing an obstruction, reducing forward flow of intestinal contents
  • C. Herniation of the intestinal mucosa, rupturing the wall of the intestine
  • D. Undigested food blocking the diverticulum, predisposing the area to bacterial invasion
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Undigested food blocking the diverticulum can lead to bacterial invasion, causing inflammation and turning diverticulosis into diverticulitis. Choices A, B, and C do not directly facilitate the development of diverticulitis. Choice A involves a different mechanism related to laxative use, choice B describes a complication of chronic constipation but does not necessarily lead to diverticulitis, and choice C refers to a different condition involving herniation of the intestinal mucosa.