Alcohol suppresses the production of this hormone, ________, which normally promotes water retention and prevents dehydration.

A) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B) aldosterone
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D) cortisol


Answer: A) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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