Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it ________.
A) is not reabsorbed by the tubule cells
B) inhibits the release of ADH
C) increases the rate of glomerular filtration
D) increases secretion of ADH

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Alcohol inhibits the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which usually causes the kidney to reabsorb water. Therefore, when ADH is inhibited, the kidney excretes more water, resulting in increased urine production and a diuretic effect.

Alcohol Acts as a Diuretic Because It ________