Select the option in which the classes of laxatives are listed in the increasing order of their onset-of-action times.

A. Stimulants, stool softeners, emollients
B. Bowel evacuants, emollients, stool softeners
C. Osmotic laxatives, emollients, bowel evacuants
D. Emollients, bowel evacuants, swelling agents


Answer: B

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