Someone who has consumed a lot of alcohol becomes dehydrated because alcohol ____.
A) inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to an increase in urination
B) increases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to an increase in urination
C) inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination
D) increases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination
E) and water don't mix, which leads to an exclusion of water

Question

Someone who has consumed a lot of alcohol becomes dehydrated because alcohol ____.​
A) ​inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to an increase in urination
B) ​increases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to an increase in urination
C) ​inhibits antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination
D) ​increases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination
E) and water don't mix, which leads to an exclusion of water​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which normally helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body. With less ADH, the kidneys send more water to the bladder to be excreted, leading to increased urination and dehydration.

Someone Who Has Consumed a Lot of Alcohol Becomes Dehydrated