Glucose acts as a diuretic A) By inhibiting the release of antidiuretic hormone B) By inhibiting sodium ion reabsorption C) By inhibiting sodium ion movement in the loop of Henle D) By carrying water out of the glomerulus E) By pure serum dilution

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