What is the action of psyllium mucilloid?
A. Irritates the bowel and causes increased peristalsis to move feces along the GI tract
B. Absorbs water and increases fecal mass, thereby providing peristalsis in the bowel to have substance to push against
C. Pulls fluid into the bowel to create a more watery stool.
Ans: B. Absorbs water and increases fecal mass, thereby providing peristalsis in the bowel to have substance to push against
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