Stool softeners are sometimes known as surfactants or:

A. spirits
B. suspensions
C. emulsions
D. emollients

d
Rationale: Stool softeners are sometimes known as emollients or surfactants. There are not many of these compounds in common use, but one of them is docusate sodium (Colace).

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