Fluid & Acid/Base Balance

 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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 William P. has had pronounced diarrhea for more than a week as a result of having acquired salmonellosis, a bacterial intestinal infection, from improperly handled food. What effect has this prolonged diarrhea had on his fluid balance and acid-base balance? In what ways has William's body been trying to compensate for these imbalances? 

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