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Alcohol blocks the release of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), a hormone that helps you retain urine. Therefor, there is increased urination with the consumption of alcohol.
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Is alcohol diuretic?
YES
What one of these is not a diuretic caffeine chocolate alcohol or tea?
Alcohol
Why do you get so thirsty after stopping alcohol use?
Because alcohol is a diuretic.
Why does alcohol act as a diutertic?
Alcohol inhibits the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland, which normally helps the kidneys reabsorb water. Without ADH, the kidneys do not reabsorb as much water, leading to increased urine production and dehydration, making alcohol a diuretic.
Can you drink alcohol when you have bronchitis?
Not a good idea. Alcohol is a diuretic, and alcohol consumption leads to dehydration, which greatly complicates bronchitis.
Drinking alcohol produces its diuretic effect by?
Inhibiting the release of ADH
How do alcohol and caffeine exert diuretic effects?
Inhibition of ADH release
What characteristic in alcohol causes the typical symptom of the hangover?
Alcohol is a diuretic, and most of the hangover symptoms are caused by dehydration.
What is a diurectic?
A Diuretic is a chemical that makes you have to go pee. Examples are caffeine and Alcohol.
The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What liquid dehydrates you?
Alcohol is a liquid that dehydrates you. It is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production and can lead to dehydration if consumed in large quantities.
What diuretic drug act at the distal part of the nephron?
A diuretic that acts at the distal part of the nephron is usually a thiazide or thiazide-like diuretic, such as hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone. These diuretics work by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron, leading to increased urine output.
