Thiazide diuretics act on:
Correct Answer: DCT mainly
Description: Ans. B DCT mainlyDiuretic classDrugsMOASite of actionOsmotic diureticMannitolInhibit water and solute reabsorptionAll part of tubule, but mainly proximal tubuleLoop diureticsFurosemide TorsemideInhibit Na+-K+-2Cl- transportThick ascending loop of henleThiazide diureticHydrochlorothi azide Benzthiazide Chlorthalidone IndapamideInhibit Na+-Cl- co-transportDistal tubuleK+ sparing diureticSpironolactoneTriamtereneAmilorideDecrease Na+ reabsorption Decrease K+ secretionCollecting tubuleCarbonic anhydrase inhibitorAcetazolamideInhibit H+ secretion and HCO3 reabsorption, whichreduces Na+ reabsorptionProximal tubule
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now