When a Person Drinks Alcohol, the Rate of Urination Increases

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a person drinks alcohol, the rate of urination increases. Which of the following best accounts for the increase in urination above normal rates?

• A) Alcohol stimulates the release of thyroid hormones.
• B) Alcohol inhibits the release of ADH.
• C) Alcohol inhibits the actions of calcitonin.
• D) Alcohol stimulates the release of oxytocin which causes more water secretion.

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Definitions:

Velocity of Circulation

The rate at which money exchanges hands in the economy, influencing overall economic activity and inflation.

Equation of Exchange

Shows the relationship among four variables: M (the money supply), V (velocity of circulation), P (the price level), and Q (the quantity of goods and services produced). MV = PQ.

Quantity Theory of Money

A theory suggesting that the general price levels of goods and services are directly proportional to the money supply in an economy.

Equation of Exchange

An economic equation that represents the relationship between money supply, its velocity, price level, and the volume of transactions in an economy.