Asked by Anganathi Ngodwane on Jul 22, 2024
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Consumption of alcohol increases urine production by
A) decreasing the blood pressure.
B) causing retention of Na+.
C) inhibiting the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary.
D) stimulating the release of aldosterone from the adrenals.
E) stimulating the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary.
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, which helps regulate water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.
Alcohol
An organic compound characterized by one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.
Urine Production
The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing waste products and excess substances to form urine.
- Recognize the determinants that affect the secretion of ADH and examine how changes in the levels of ADH modify the constitution and amount of urine.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the determinants that affect the secretion of ADH and examine how changes in the levels of ADH modify the constitution and amount of urine.
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