Ethanol s action as a diuretic occurs by:

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production of an osmotic diuresis

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inhibition of vasopressin secretion

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inhibition of the action of vasopressin on the collecting duct

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decreasing tubular reabsorption of Na and increasing GFR

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inhibition of the Na+ -K+ -Cl- cotransporter in the medullary thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle

1.	Ethanol s action as a diuretic occurs by:
A.	inhibition of vasopressin secretion
B.	inhibition of the action of vasopressin on the collecting duct
C.	production of an osmotic diuresis
D.	decreasing tubular reabsorption of Na and increasing GFR
E.	inhibition of the Na+ -K+ -Cl- cotransporter in the medullary thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Answer» C. production of an osmotic diuresis

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