Alcohol Has Diuretic Effects, Increasing Urine Output

question 50

Multiple Choice

Alcohol has diuretic effects, increasing urine output. By which one of the following is this mediated?

• A) Alcohol increases the amount of sodium reabsorbed.
• B) Alcohol decreases the amount of sodium reabsorbed.
• C) Alcohol makes the renal tubules more permeable to water.
• D) Alcohol inhibits the release of ADH.
• E) Drinks with alcohol also contain a lot of water, and the kidneys excrete this.

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Tongue

A vital muscle located within the mouth that plays a crucial role in the processes of taste perception, the act of swallowing, and the ability to speak.

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Savory taste produced by glutamic acid (monosodium glutamate), recognized as the fifth taste sensation.

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