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A decreased amount of potassium in the blood due to a diuretic drug is known as ________.
 
  A) hypokalemia
  B) hydroureter
  C) hypospadias
  D) nephroptosis

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct Hypo- means below; deficient and kal/i- means potassium.
B) Hydroureter is not related to decreased potassium in the blood.
C) Hypospadias is not related to decreased potassium in the blood.
D) Nephroptosis is not related to decreased potassium in the blood.

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