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rosent76

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on: Aug 20, 2018

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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