The term diverticulosis refers to a condition characterized by:_____A. Polyps or growths on the colon wall.B. Inflammation of small pockets in the colon wall.C. Acquired herniations of the muscular colon wall mucosa and submucosa.D. Congenital herniations of the muscular colon wall mucosa and submucosa.

Hernia refers to the development of outgrowth or protrusion of all or part of the organs through their cavity walls or membrane. Diverticulosis is herniation of mucosa and submucosa of the wall of the colon. Diverticulosis is one of the conditions caused by the imbalance of homeostasis. Many sac-like outgrowths develop in the wall of the colon. The outgrowths are in the form of pouches and are called diverticula.

The out-pouching occurs where the muscularis layer of the wall of the colon has weakened. The people with diverticulosis may have no symptoms and no complications. However, when diverticulosis causes inflammation, the person experiences several complications such as pain, vomiting, nausea, etc.