A similarity all laxatives share is that they:
A) reduce the molecular bonds of colon contents.
B) increase peristalsis via direct stimulation.
C) increase bulk in the intestines.
D) increase the water content in the colon.

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All laxatives increase the water content in the colon to ease the passage of stool. This can be through the retention of water in the colon or by pulling water into the colon from surrounding tissues. Laxatives work in different ways to achieve this, but the common factor is the increase in water content in the colon. Choices A, B, and C are not universal factors of all laxatives.

A Similarity All Laxatives Share Is That They