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Which type of laxative is more effective at preventing and treating chronic constipation?
Which type of laxative is more effective at preventing and treating chronic constipation?
- Bulk-producing laxatives
- Stimulant laxatives
- Emollient laxatives
- Osmotic laxatives (correct)
What is the main action of carminatives?
What is the main action of carminatives?
- Inducing bowel movements
- Treating colic in infants
- Increasing stool volume
- Preventing or relieving flatulence in the gastrointestinal tract (correct)
What is the primary function of bulk-producing laxatives?
What is the primary function of bulk-producing laxatives?
- Softening stools by attracting water in the colon
- Promoting peristalsis by increasing stool volume
- Absorbing liquid in the intestines and swelling to form a soft, bulky stool (correct)
- Stimulating the defecation reflex
What is the difference between laxatives and purgatives?
What is the difference between laxatives and purgatives?
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What is the primary function of osmotic laxatives?
What is the primary function of osmotic laxatives?
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Study Notes
Types of Laxatives
- Stimulant laxatives are more effective at preventing and treating chronic constipation.
Carminatives
- The main action of carminatives is to relief bloating and discomfort by breaking up gas bubbles in the digestive system.
Bulk-Producing Laxatives
- The primary function of bulk-producing laxatives is to increase the bulk of stool and promote peristalsis.
Laxatives vs Purgatives
- Laxatives soften and ease the passage of stool, while purgatives stimulate the muscles in the intestines to propel stool out of the body.
Osmotic Laxatives
- The primary function of osmotic laxatives is to draw water into the intestines, softening stool and increasing stool volume, which helps to stimulate bowel movements.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacological actions of medicinal plants with a focus on gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. Learn about carminative, laxative, purgative, and cathartic actions of leaf drugs.
