Patients diagnosed with hypertension are given a medication called hydrochlorothiazide. How does this medication work to treat hypertension?

a. It reduces the amount of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
b. It allows muscles to contract more forcefully.
c. It increases urination.
d. None of the above.

Answer: c. It increases urination.

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