Which of the following statements best describes how loop diuretic agents function?
a. Facilitate sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle
b. Facilitate sugar and water reabsorption in the loop of Henle
c. Inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle
d. Inhibit sugar and water reabsorption in the loop of Henle
Answer: c. Inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle
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