Which of the Following Laxative Groups Is Used for Bowel

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laxative groups is used for bowel preparation before a medical procedure?

• A) Lubricants and stimulant laxatives
• B) Faecal softeners and bulk-forming laxatives
• C) Bulk-forming laxatives and lubricants
• D) Irritant laxatives and selected osmotic laxatives

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Definitions:

Selective Permeability

A property of cellular membranes that allows them to regulate the passage of substances in and out of the cell, permitting some molecules to pass through while blocking others.

Loop Of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney which concentrates the urine while reabsorbing water and ions.

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is absorbed back into the bloodstream from the kidneys during urine formation to maintain fluid balance.