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) to attract or retain water
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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