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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?

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?

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?

<p>Laxatives soften stools, while purgatives cause watery diarrhea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of osmotic laxatives?

<p>Softening stools by attracting water in the colon through osmosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.