Thiazide diuretics work by
a. blocking reabsorption of sodium and bicarbonate from the proximal tubule.
b. blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
c. blocking reabsorption of NaCl in the proximal tubule and loop of Henle.
d. blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption in the distal tubule.
ANS: D
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