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Frequency of urination increases after consuming alcoholic beverages.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Alcohol Consumption**: When a person consumes alcoholic beverages, the alcohol enters the bloodstream and affects various bodily functions. 2. **Role of Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)**: The anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to regulate the body's retention of water by concentrating urine. 3. **Effect of Alcohol on ADH Secretion**: Alcohol consumption leads to a decrease in the secretion of ADH. This means that less ADH is available in the bloodstream to promote water reabsorption in the kidneys. ...
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  13. Differentiate between the following: Ureotelism and uricotelism

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  14. How is outer surface of skin made waterproof and oily?

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