Loop Diuretics Reduce Body Water Content by Acting on the __________

question 11

Multiple Choice

Loop diuretics reduce body water content by acting on the __________.

• A) feedback loop between the kidney and posterior pituitary gland
• B) countercurrent multiplier system
• C) countercurrent exchanger system
• D) aquaporins of the collecting duct
• E) thirst mechanism and water intake

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along a neuron, allowing for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, movement, and emotional responses.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses in the nervous system.

Tremors

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements that cause shaking in one or more parts of the body, often affecting the hands.