Consumption of alcohol increases urine production by
A)decreasing the blood pressure.
B)causing retention of sodium ions.
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.

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Alcohol inhibits the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary, which normally acts to promote water reabsorption in the kidney tubules. The inhibition of ADH leads to increased urine production.

Consumption of Alcohol Increases Urine Production by