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.

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Alcohol increases urine production by inhibiting the release of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland. ADH normally acts to promote water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine volume. When its release is inhibited, less water is reabsorbed, leading to an increase in urine production.

Consumption of Alcohol Increases Urine Production by