Loop Diuretics Such as Lasix

question 142

Multiple Choice

Loop diuretics such as Lasix

• A)inhibit the actions of ADH.
• B)add extra solutes to the filtrate.
• C)inhibit active transport of salt out of the ascending loop of Henle limb.
• D)inhibit salt transport in the first section of the distal tubule.

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals.

Heparin

An anticoagulant medication or naturally occurring substance that prevents the formation of blood clots.

SRS-A

A group of chemical mediators known as slow-reacting substances of anaphylaxis, involved in allergic reactions.

Arteriole Walls

The thin-walled blood vessels that regulate blood flow from arteries to capillaries, majorly affecting blood pressure and flow.