Why does someone who has consumed a lot of alcohol become dehydrated?
A) Alcohol inhibits ADH secretion, which leads to an increase in urination.
B) Alcohol increases ADH secretion, which leads to an increase in urination.
C) Alcohol inhibits ADH secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination.
D) Alcohol increases ADH secretion, which leads to a reduction in urination.
E) Alcohol does none of these.

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Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which is responsible for regulating water balance in the body. This inhibition leads to an increase in urination, causing the body to lose water and become dehydrated.

Why Does Someone Who Has Consumed a Lot of Alcohol