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A medicine which promotes the secretion of urine is called – |
| A. | Adrenaline |
| B. | Monouretic |
| C. | Diuretic |
| D. | Triuretic |
| Answer» C. Diuretic | |
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Explanation: A diuretic provides a .means of forced diuresis which elevates the rate of urination. In medicine, diuretics are used to treat heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and certain kidney diseases. Some diuretics, such as acetazolamide, help to make the urine more alkaline and are helpful in increasing excretion of substances such as aspirin in cases of overdose or poisoning. Diuretics are often abused by sufferers of eating disorders, especially bulimics, in attempts at weight loss. |
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