What Is the Primary Action of the Diuretic Furosemide

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the primary action of the diuretic furosemide?

• A) Decreased reabsorption of sodium and water
• B) Decreased reabsorption of H⁺ in the tubules
• C) Increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone
• D) Inhibition of renin

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