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

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Answer:

Inhibits the release of ADH

Explanation:

Diuretic may be defined as any compound that has the ability to decrease the urine output and ultimately the consumption of water in the body. Diuretics are generally used to treat the medical condition like hypertension.

Diuretic substance decreases the release of ADH hormone in the body.  Alcohol has the ability to acts as a diuretic because it inhibits the release of ADH and urine output in the organism.

Thus, the correct answer is option (c).