Which Type of Medication Relieves Constipation by Stimulating Peristaltic Contractions

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which type of medication relieves constipation by stimulating peristaltic contractions?

• A)fiber
• B)Citrucel
• C)laxatives
• D)psyllium
• E)Metamucil

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Definitions:

Lysogenic Conversion

The change in properties of bacteria that results from the presence of a prophage.

Prophage

Bacteriophage nucleic acid inserted into the bacterial DNA.

Transducing

refers to the process by which signals are converted from one form to another, such as converting physical signals into biochemical signals in the body.

Prophage

A segment of viral DNA that is integrated into the genome of a bacterial cell, remaining latent until it is induced to produce new virus particles.