Most diuretics work by
A)increasing blood flow to the kidneys.
B)increasing the urge to urinate.
C)stimulating the contraction of the detrusor muscle.
D)blocking the tubular reabsorption of Na+.

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Diuretics work by blocking the tubular reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, which increases the amount of sodium that is excreted in the urine. This increase in sodium excretion results in an increase in water excretion and therefore an increase in urine output, which is the desired effect of diuretics. Options A, B, and C are not accurate descriptions of diuretics' mechanism of action.

Most Diuretics Work by