Areas Of Diuretic Action

Question 0

Thick ascending limb of Henles loop (Na, K, Cl, Mg, Ca reabsorption)

Answer 0

Loop diuretics

Question 1

Proximal convoluted tubule (reabsorption of Na, K, Ca, Mg, glucose, and NaHCO3)

Answer 1

CA inhibitors

Question 2

Distal convoluted tubule (Na, Cl, Ca reabsorption)

Answer 2

Thiazides

Question 3

Cortical collecting tubule (Na reabsorption, K and H secretion)

Answer 3

K sparing diuretics

Question 4

Medullary duct (water reabsorption under vasopressin control)

Answer 4

Vasopressin antagonists