Diuresis

Diuresis is the production of urineby the kidney. The kidney produces up to 250 L of "prourine" per day, but reabsorbs most before it reaches the bladder.

Polyuriais increased diuresis. This may be due to large fluid intake, various illnesses (diabetes insipidus, osmotic diuresisdue to diabetes mellitusor hypercalcemia), various chemical substances (diuretics, caffeine, alcohol) It may also occur after supraventricular tachycardias, childbirth, and the removal of an obstruction within the urinary flow. Diuresis is restrained by antidiureticssuch as ADH, angiotensin IIand aldosterone.

Cold diuresis is the occurrence of increased urine production on exposure to cold.

Substances that increase diuresis are called diuretics. Coffeeis an example of a proposed diuretic.

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