Agents that reduce circulating blood volume by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride are known as:

A. diuretics
B. beta-adrenergic blockers
C. vasodilators
D. calcium channel blockers


a
Rationale: Diuretics reduce circulating blood volume by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which results in more water being retained in the kidney and the excretion of excess fluid.

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