Diphenoxylate works by:
A. stimulating mu receptors in the myenteric plexus.
B. stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system to increase peristalsis.
C. reducing constriction in sphincters.
D. increasing the gastrointestinal transit time.
Answer: A
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