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Loop diuretic

Loop diuretic

a class of diuretic agents (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) that act by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium and chloride, not only in the proximal and distal tubules but also in Henle's loop.


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pituitary gland

... and milk let down; targets the uterus and mammary glands 2) ADH: Anti-Diuretic Hormone (Vasopressin)- stimulates H20 resorption by kidneys, targets the kidney (Loop of Henle)

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by cardiorrhexis
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:30 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
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