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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?

Diabetes and thyroid disorders

Hypertension, heart failure, and renal failure (correct)

Respiratory infections

Osteoarthritis

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?

<p>Returns 60% to 70% of sodium and water from the filtered fluid back to the bloodstream (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the glomerulus in kidney function?

<p>Initial filtering of blood takes place in the glomerulus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers