Lotions, ointments, and creams contain different amounts of water, so they have different absorption rates. In general, the more water in the mixture, the faster it is absorbed. In order from slowest absorption to fastest absorption rates would be:

A) lotions, ointments, and creams.
B) ointments, creams, and lotions.
C) lotions, creams, and ointments.
D) ointments, lotions, and creams.


Answer: B

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