Diuretics, which are also called "water pills," are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. One of the side effects of diuretics is frequent urination, as water is removed from blood and excreted in urine. Which of the following best explains the effect that taking diuretics would have on blood pressure?

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anonymous · Answer

It would decrease as blood volume decreases, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. 

 It would decrease as the kidneys work harder to remove water from the body. 

 It would increase as the kidneys work harder to counteract the diuretic's effect. 

 It would increase as blood volume increases, making up for the body's loss of water.

anonymous · Answer

@heena help?

anonymous · Answer

i m nt sure sorry as i didnt study this thing...

anonymous · Answer

okay, do you know anyone who could help?

anonymous · Answer

@blues  i guess

blues · Answer

There would be less fluid in the body. Think about what happens to pressure as the total volume of fluid in a compartment in the body (i.e. the circulatory system) decreases. There is less of it pressed in there, so the pressure is lower, correct?

Would this make it harder or easier for the heart to pump blood?

anonymous · Answer

wouldnt it make it easier??