Asked by Hanan El Kabat on Jun 13, 2024
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Ethanol (beverage alcohol) is an inhibitor of ADH. Therefore, a person consuming a couple of mixed drinks should excrete ____.
A) less water because ADH promotes reabsorption
B) the alcohol because ADH cannot degrade it
C) ketone bodies formed from the alcohol
D) more water because ADH normally promotes reabsorption
E) more water plus ketone bodies due to increased reabsorption
Ethanol
A type of alcohol used as a fuel, solvent, and in alcoholic beverages.
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by controlling the concentration of urine.
Ketone Bodies
Ketone bodies are compounds produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the liver and kidneys.
- Explain the regulation of urine concentration and volume through hormonal mechanisms.
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JL
Jeraed LighthizerJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ethanol inhibits the secretion of ADH, which normally promotes reabsorption of water in the kidneys. Therefore, a person consuming alcohol will excrete more water and have a higher risk of dehydration.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the regulation of urine concentration and volume through hormonal mechanisms.
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