Question

The heavy drinkers are often dehydrated due to :

• A. lack of metabolism
• B. hyposecretion of ADH
• C. hypersecretion of ADH
• D. high rate of metabolism

Answer 1

The correct option is B

hyposecretion of ADH

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH). ADH is responsible for the resorption of water and electrolytes by the distal tubules and thereby reduces loss of water through urine (diuresis). Hence hyposecretion of ADH results in the urinary loss of water and dehydration.