Loop diuretics increase the excretion of which of the following into the urine?
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Correct answer: Hydrogen ions and Ammonium
By increasing distal sodium delivery and causing volume contraction, loop diuretics stimulate the secretion of K+ and H+ in the collecting duct. This leads to increased urinary acidity and the development of metabolic alkalosis.
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