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transient suppression of vasopressin by alcohol leads to decreased aquaporin insertion and increased water excretion.
alcohol functions as a nonreabsorbable solute in the nephron, creating an osmotic gradient for water loss.
alcohol irreversibly impairs thick ascending limb countercurrent multiplication, reducing concentrating ability after a single exposure.
alcohol enhances insensible fluid losses (sweating, respiration), prompting compensatory nocturnal diuresis.