PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Alcohol and caffeine are known to cause dehydration because they decrease the effectiveness of ____
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Adrenaline
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Antidiuretic Hormone
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Thyroid Hormone
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Insulin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor increase urine output and could cause dehydration if consumed in large amounts. Caffeinated energy drinks may also contain ingredients that increase urine production and contribute to dehydration.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol inhibits the production of ADH. When the amount of ADH is reduced, the kidneys secrete more fluid than they otherwise normally would and therefore we pee more. Coffee has the same effect on the hormone ADH as alcohol.
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