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londonang

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Osmotic diuretics function by
 
  a. blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the distal tubule.
  b. blocking reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
  c. blocking reabsorption of NaCl in the proximal tubule and descending limb of the loop of Henle.
  d. blocking reabsorption of sodium and bicarbonate from the proximal tubule.

Question 2

Aldosterone
 
  a. increases sodium and water reabsorption.
  b. decreases sodium and water reabsorption.
  c. increases glomerular blood flow.
  d. increases urine output.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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