Describe how bulk-producing laxative drugs are different from irritant/stimulant laxative drugs
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Bulk-producing laxative drugs contain indigestible dietary fiber that absorbs and holds water in the intestines to create a bulkier stool that stimulates peristalsis. Irritant/stimulant laxative drugs act directly on the intestinal mucosa to stimulate peristalsis.
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