Question

Hematochezia means the passage of a dark and tarry stool.
A.True
B. False

Answer 1

Hematochezia does not refer to the passage of dark and tarry stool.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that Hematochezia means the passage of a dark and tarry stool is False. Hematochezia actually refers to the passage of fresh, bright red blood through the rectum. It is often a sign of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be caused by various conditions such as hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, or colorectal cancer.