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Week 8 Topic 8 DQ1

Week 8 Topic 8 DQ1

Q Alcoholic beverages inhibit vasopressin secretion. Given this fact, predict the effect of alcohol on the rate of urine formation. Predict the actions of alcohol on ECF osmolarity. Explain why a person still feels thirsty after excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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Alcohol (C2 H5 OH) and vasopressin have a multifaceted relationship .Arginine vasopressin(VP) also known as antidiuretic hormone is a nine amino acid peptide known to be involved in a number of physiological and behavioural aspects . Vasopressin is an important hormone which helps in the vasoconstriction of blood vessels and helps in the reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules. Alcohol consumption is injurious to health and by over time too much alcohol sets off diabetes and malnutrition and diseases of the central nervous system and the liver.