Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it ________.
A) is not reabsorbed by the tubule cells
B) increases the rate of glomerular filtration
C) increases secretion of ADH
D) inhibits the release of ADH

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Alcohol inhibits the release of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) from the pituitary gland. ADH normally acts on the kidneys to reabsorb water from the urine, but when alcohol decreases ADH secretion, the kidneys release more water through urine, resulting in dehydration and increased urine production. Therefore, alcohol acts as a diuretic.

Alcohol Acts as a Diuretic Because It ________