Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)________.
A) promotes dehydration
B) increases urine production
C) secretion is inhibited by alcohol
D) is produced by the anterior pituitary

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ADH is produced by the hypothalamus and is stored and released by the posterior pituitary. Its primary function is to regulate the amount of water excreted by the kidneys. It promotes water retention and reduces urine production, which helps maintain fluid balance in the body. Alcohol inhibits ADH secretion, leading to increased urine production and dehydration. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)________