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What is the reason behind increment of urinary volume when alcoholic beverages are ingested?

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Alcohol prevents the ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion by the hypophysis. Low down ADH decreases the tubular absorption of water in the kidneys and therefore the urinary volume increases.

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