Ethyl alcohol is a general nervous system depressant. Among the neurons inhibited by EtOH are the neurosecretory cells of the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. As such, how would alcohol affect urine volume and the osmolarity of blood? Describe the hormone-based mechanism in your answer.
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