Diuretics
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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?

  • Loop of Henle
  • Distal tubule
  • Glomerulus (correct)
  • Proximal tubule

    • 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?

    <p>50–60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of diuretics on the nephrons?

    <p>Interfere with the reabsorption of sodium and other ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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