Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the third stage of alcoholic liver disease is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scar tissue is formed. 
B)  It is reversible. 
C)  Liver cells die. 
D)  It is also known as cirrhosis. 
A)  Scar tissue is formed. 
B)  It is reversible. 
C)  Liver cells die. 
D)  It is also known as cirrhosis.

Question 2

Women have more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomachs than do men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following terms is a system of enzymes in the liver that becomes more active as alcohol levels in the liver rise?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol dehydrogenases 
B)  amylases 
C)  MEOS 
D)  acetaldehydes 
A)  alcohol dehydrogenases 
B)  amylases 
C)  MEOS 
D)  acetaldehydes

Question 4

A research study of more than 700 college students found that more than half of them had blacked out at least once in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Wine has more health benefits than beer or distilled spirits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ethanol is produced when yeast ferment the natural sugars in grains and fruits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the identities and locations of two major enzyme systems that metabolize alcohol in the body.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol dehydrogenase metaboli

Question 8

Which of the following factors does not affect how quickly the body absorbs and metabolizes alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of food in your stomach 
B)  the time of day you drink 
C)  the amount of alcohol you drink 
D)  whether you are male or female 
A)  the amount of food in your stomach 
B)  the time of day you drink 
C)  the amount of alcohol you drink 
D)  whether you are male or female

Question 9

In which of the following processes does yeast convert sugars in fruit into ethanol?

Accepted Answer

A)  distillation 
B)  congenation 
C)  fermentation 
D)  metabolization 
A)  distillation 
B)  congenation 
C)  fermentation 
D)  metabolization

Question 10

Compounds in alcoholic beverages that enhance flavor and appearance but may contribute to hangover symptoms are called

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol- based toxins. 
B)  acetaldehydes. 
C)  resveratrols. 
D)  congeners. 
A)  alcohol- based toxins. 
B)  acetaldehydes. 
C)  resveratrols. 
D)  congeners.

Question 11

The second stage of liver disease, cirrhosis, occurs when the liver is irritated by various by- products of alcohol metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following compounds is an alcohol- metabolizing enzyme found in the stomach and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetaldehyde 
B)  aspartate transaminase 
C)  aspartate aminotransferase 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
A)  acetaldehyde 
B)  aspartate transaminase 
C)  aspartate aminotransferase 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 14

Binge drinking is the consumption of_________ or more alcoholic drinks by men or _________or more drinks by women, in a very short time.

Accepted Answer

A)  5; 4 
B)  5; 2 
C)  4; 3 
D)  3; 3 
A)  5; 4 
B)  5; 2 
C)  4; 3 
D)  3; 3

Question 15

The people who gain health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption are

Accepted Answer

A)  women age 21 and older and men age 18 and older. 
B)  women age 55 and older and men age 45 and older. 
C)  women and men of all ages. 
D)  women age 35 and older and men age 25 and older. 
A)  women age 21 and older and men age 18 and older. 
B)  women age 55 and older and men age 45 and older. 
C)  women and men of all ages. 
D)  women age 35 and older and men age 25 and older.

Question 16

What is the difference between fermentation and distillation?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation is the process by which yea

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning a hangover is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking a mixture of congeners can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
B)  Consuming a raw egg can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
C)  Drinking more alcohol mixed with orange juice can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
D)  Time is the only true remedy for hangover symptoms. 
A)  Drinking a mixture of congeners can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
B)  Consuming a raw egg can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
C)  Drinking more alcohol mixed with orange juice can be an effective remedy for hangover symptoms. 
D)  Time is the only true remedy for hangover symptoms.

Question 18

Wine is made by a process known as distillation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the progressive effects of alcohol on the body as BAC increases.

Accepted Answer

The progression of effects of increasing

Question 20

Moderate alcohol consumption can increase levels of the "good" cholesterol, LDL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements regarding the third stage of alcoholic liver disease is incorrect?

Women have more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomachs than do men.

Which of the following terms is a system of enzymes in the liver that becomes more active as alcohol levels in the liver rise?

A research study of more than 700 college students found that more than half of them had blacked out at least once in their lives.

Wine has more health benefits than beer or distilled spirits.

Ethanol is produced when yeast ferment the natural sugars in grains and fruits.

Describe the identities and locations of two major enzyme systems that metabolize alcohol in the body.

Which of the following factors does not affect how quickly the body absorbs and metabolizes alcohol?

In which of the following processes does yeast convert sugars in fruit into ethanol?

Compounds in alcoholic beverages that enhance flavor and appearance but may contribute to hangover symptoms are called

The second stage of liver disease, cirrhosis, occurs when the liver is irritated by various by- products of alcohol metabolism.

Alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine only.

Which of the following compounds is an alcohol- metabolizing enzyme found in the stomach and liver?

Binge drinking is the consumption of_ or more alcoholic drinks by men or _or more drinks by women, in a very short time.

The people who gain health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption are

What is the difference between fermentation and distillation?

Which of the following statements concerning a hangover is correct?

Wine is made by a process known as distillation.

Discuss the progressive effects of alcohol on the body as BAC increases.

Moderate alcohol consumption can increase levels of the "good" cholesterol, LDL.

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Weight Management and Energy Balance

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Exam 9: Alcohol

Which of the following statements regarding the third stage of alcoholic liver disease is incorrect?

Women have more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomachs than do men.

Which of the following terms is a system of enzymes in the liver that becomes more active as alcohol levels in the liver rise?

A research study of more than 700 college students found that more than half of them had blacked out at least once in their lives.

Wine has more health benefits than beer or distilled spirits.

Ethanol is produced when yeast ferment the natural sugars in grains and fruits.

Describe the identities and locations of two major enzyme systems that metabolize alcohol in the body.

Which of the following factors does not affect how quickly the body absorbs and metabolizes alcohol?

In which of the following processes does yeast convert sugars in fruit into ethanol?

Compounds in alcoholic beverages that enhance flavor and appearance but may contribute to hangover symptoms are called

The second stage of liver disease, cirrhosis, occurs when the liver is irritated by various by- products of alcohol metabolism.

Alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine only.

Which of the following compounds is an alcohol- metabolizing enzyme found in the stomach and liver?

Binge drinking is the consumption of_________ or more alcoholic drinks by men or _________or more drinks by women, in a very short time.

The people who gain health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption are

What is the difference between fermentation and distillation?

Which of the following statements concerning a hangover is correct?

Wine is made by a process known as distillation.

Discuss the progressive effects of alcohol on the body as BAC increases.

Moderate alcohol consumption can increase levels of the "good" cholesterol, LDL.

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Binge drinking is the consumption of_ or more alcoholic drinks by men or _or more drinks by women, in a very short time.