Laxatives That Act by Irritating the Intestinal Mucosa Are Referred

question 6

Multiple Choice

Laxatives that act by irritating the intestinal mucosa are referred to as:

• A) lubricant laxatives
• B) saline laxatives
• C) stimulant laxatives
• D) osmotic laxatives

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Definitions:

Precipitation

Any type of water, be it in liquid or solid state, which descends from the sky and lands on the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Large Grazers

Large herbivorous animals that feed primarily on grass and other low-lying vegetation.

Semiarid Zones

Regions characterized by light rainfall, usually between 10 and 20 inches per year, often resulting in scanty vegetation and a steppe climate.