Osmosis, as used in osmotic laxatives, means:
A. to balance electrolytes
B. to destroy toxins
C. to attract or retain water
D. to expel water
c
Rationale: The ions of sodium and magnesium attract water (osmosis), which causes a more liquid stool to be formed. The contents of osmotic laxatives are hypertonic, causing water to be retained.
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