After drinking alcoholic beverages, increased urine excretion is the result of ________.

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Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland, leading to decreased water reabsorption in the kidneys and increased urine output. This can contribute to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances in heavy drinkers. Increased aldosterone production (choice A) would actually increase water reabsorption and decrease urine output, so it is not the correct answer. Increased blood pressure (choice B) is not directly related to urine excretion after drinking alcohol. Increased reabsorption of water in the proximal tubule (choice D) would also lead to decreased urine output, so it is not the correct answer.

After Drinking Alcoholic Beverages, Increased Urine Excretion Is the Result