Which type of laxatives act as local irritants to the colonic tissue?
a. stimulant
b. osmotic
c. stool surfactant agents
d. bulk-forming agents
a
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A. Brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells B. White blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses C. Muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat D. Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue
Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of the mineral zinc on the human body. The study involves providing pills that contain zinc to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain zinc or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not contain zinc are
A. supplements. B. antidotes. C. placebos. D. probiotics.