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rosent76

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Milk of Magnesia is a laxative used in the treatment of constipation. What is its mechanism of action?
 a. Osmotic laxative
  b. Bulking agent
  c. Stimulant laxative
  d. Stool softener

Question 2

When blood volume increases, hydrostatic pressure _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


paavo

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

increases


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