What is MOA of acetazolamide? 2. Where is carbonic anhydrase located? 3. What other substance urinary excretion is likely to be decreased due to carbonic anhydrase inhibition and why?

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1. What is MOA of acetazolamide? 2. Where is carbonic anhydrase located? 3. What other substance urinary excretion is likely to be decreased due to carbonic anhydrase inhibition and why?