BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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Chapter 28, Problem 10WIO
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To determine:

The role of the diuretic drug in lowering the blood pressure.

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Blood pressure is the pressure of blood exerted on the walls of the vessels. More salt content present in the blood, higher will be the blood pressure and vice versa. Diabetes, high cholesterol, and stress are some of the causes of high blood pressure. Diuretics are also used in lowering high blood pressure.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reasons due to which some patients have a low level of sodium and potassium in the blood after taking diuretic drugs.

Introduction:

A diuretic is a substance that allows that enhances the filtering capacity of the water. This mechanism helps in the production of urine. It also helps in lowering the blood pressure by eliminating ions from the bloodstream.

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