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What is the primary function of diuretic drugs?
What is the primary function of diuretic drugs?
- Increase sodium retention
- Accelerate the rate of urine formation (correct)
- Enhance potassium reabsorption
- Reduce glomerular filtration rate
In which conditions are diuretics commonly used?
In which conditions are diuretics commonly used?
- Diabetes and thyroid disorders
- Hypertension, heart failure, and renal failure (correct)
- Respiratory infections
- Osteoarthritis
Where do diuretics exert their effect?
Where do diuretics exert their effect?
- In the efferent arterioles
- In the nephron (correct)
- In the glomerulus
- In the afferent arterioles
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (proximal tubule) in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (proximal tubule) in the kidney?
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What is the role of the glomerulus in kidney function?
What is the role of the glomerulus in kidney function?
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