What Is the Intended Action of Laxatives

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the intended action of laxatives?

• A) Promote a bowel movement
• B) Decrease intestinal motility
• C) Treat abdominal pain
• D) Decrease secretion of gastric acid

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Definitions:

T Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell crucial for immune response, involved in identifying and eliminating pathogens.

Bacterial Infections

Illnesses caused by harmful bacteria that invade the body, leading to a wide range of symptoms depending on the area affected.

Viral Infections

Viral infections occur when viruses enter and multiply in the living cells of a host, potentially causing a wide range of health problems.

Macrophages

A kind of leukocyte that consumes and breaks down cellular waste, foreign materials, microorganisms, and cancerous cells through a mechanism known as phagocytosis.