Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of the mucolytics?
A. Increase in the viscosity of bronchial secretions
B. Liquefaction of the bronchial mucus
C. Production of cough for the removal of the thickened mucus from the lungs
D. All of these
Answer: B
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