Antidiuretic hormone is inhibited by alcohol,leading to a tendency toward __________.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, leading to the production of concentrated urine and a decreased amount of urine excreted. Inhibition of ADH by alcohol results in decreased reabsorption of water and greater amounts of urine excreted, hence choice D is the best answer. Nausea and vomiting are not directly related to ADH inhibition, while choice B and C are opposite to the effect of ADH inhibition by alcohol.

Antidiuretic Hormone Is Inhibited by Alcohol,leading to a Tendency Toward