Agents that reduce circulating blood volume by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride are known as:
A) diuretics
B) beta-adrenergic blockers
C) vasodilators
D) calcium channel blockers
A) diuretics
Diuretics reduce circulating blood volume by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which results in more water being retained in the kidney and the excretion of excess fluid.
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