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What is the therapeutic use of diuretics?
What is the therapeutic use of diuretics?
- Treatment of anemia and osteoporosis
- Treatment of diabetes and arthritis
- Treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension (correct)
- Treatment of asthma and migraine
Where does urine formation begin in the nephrons?
Where does urine formation begin in the nephrons?
- Loop of Henle
- Distal tubule
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Proximal tubule
What is the composition of nephrons?
What is the composition of nephrons?
- Bowman's capsule and a long tubule divided into proximal, loop of Henle, and distal tubule
- Glomerulus and a short tubule divided into proximal, loop of Henle, and distal tubule
- Bowman's capsule and a short tubule divided into proximal, loop of Henle, and distal tubule
- Glomerulus and a long tubule divided into proximal, loop of Henle, and distal tubule (correct)
What percentage of filtered sodium is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubules?
What percentage of filtered sodium is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubules?
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What is the main effect of diuretics on the nephrons?
What is the main effect of diuretics on the nephrons?
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