Asked by Michael House on May 11, 2024
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Why do physicians prescribe diuretic drugs to patients with high blood pressure?
A) Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and increase the blood volume that must be pumped.
B) Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and decrease the blood volume that must be pumped.
C) Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and the kidney does not have to work as hard.
D) Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and speed up the loss of nitrogenous wastes.
E) Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and the removal of salt from the body.
Diuretic Drugs
Medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine.
Blood Volume
The total amount of blood circulating within an individual's vascular system.
- Elucidate the mechanisms through which the urinary system preserves equilibrium within the body.
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Priyanka DesaiMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and decrease the blood volume that must be pumped. By increasing urine flow, diuretics cause the body to remove excess fluid, leading to a decrease in blood volume and therefore reducing blood pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the mechanisms through which the urinary system preserves equilibrium within the body.