Question 1

Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) esophagus. 
C) stomach. 
D) large intestine. 
A) mouth. 
B) esophagus. 
C) stomach. 
D) large intestine. C

Question 2

Alcohol is considered a drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The non-alcoholic components found in red wine,brandy,and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes. 
B) teratogens. 
C) oxidants. 
D) congeners. 
A) enzymes. 
B) teratogens. 
C) oxidants. 
D) congeners. D

Question 4

The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin B₁₂

Question 5

Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 oz of beer 
B) 8 oz of wine 
C) 1 oz of distilled spirits 
D) 12 oz of wine cooler 
A) 12 oz of beer 
B) 8 oz of wine 
C) 1 oz of distilled spirits 
D) 12 oz of wine cooler

Question 6

Alcohol provides how many kcal/g of energy?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9

Question 7

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the:

Accepted Answer

A) stomach. 
B) liver. 
C) kidney. 
D) spleen. 
A) stomach. 
B) liver. 
C) kidney. 
D) spleen.

Question 8

On average,a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Alcohol consumption,even at a moderate level,increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding if the drinker is:

Accepted Answer

A) a diabetic using insulin. 
B) taking resveratrol supplements. 
C) taking aspirin or ibuprofen. 
D) on an antidepressant. 
A) a diabetic using insulin. 
B) taking resveratrol supplements. 
C) taking aspirin or ibuprofen. 
D) on an antidepressant.

Question 10

Moderate alcohol consumption is always associated with health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol:

Accepted Answer

A) takes a long time to digest. 
B) has an inflammatory effect in the body. 
C) is a sedative. 
D) is a diuretic. 
A) takes a long time to digest. 
B) has an inflammatory effect in the body. 
C) is a sedative. 
D) is a diuretic.

Question 12

The first enzyme in alcohol metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A) glucokinase. 
B) alcohol dehydrogenase. 
C) aldehyde dehydrogenase. 
D) alcohol oxidase. 
A) glucokinase. 
B) alcohol dehydrogenase. 
C) aldehyde dehydrogenase. 
D) alcohol oxidase.

Question 13

The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is:

Accepted Answer

A) when his or her BAC level is just over the legal limit. 
B) when he or she is sober,shortly after an alcohol-related incident. 
C) several months after an alcohol-related incident. 
D) when affected family members are upset enough to voice their concerns. 
A) when his or her BAC level is just over the legal limit. 
B) when he or she is sober,shortly after an alcohol-related incident. 
C) several months after an alcohol-related incident. 
D) when affected family members are upset enough to voice their concerns.

Question 14

Which of the following is a condition in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic efficiency 
B) metabolic tolerance 
C) functional tolerance 
D) alcohol tolerance 
A) hepatic efficiency 
B) metabolic tolerance 
C) functional tolerance 
D) alcohol tolerance

Question 15

Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairment or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels.This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic efficiency. 
B) metabolic tolerance. 
C) functional tolerance. 
D) alcohol tolerance. 
A) hepatic efficiency. 
B) metabolic tolerance. 
C) functional tolerance. 
D) alcohol tolerance.

Question 16

Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) resveratrol 
B) cholesterol 
C) beta ethanol 
D) beta carotene 
A) resveratrol 
B) cholesterol 
C) beta ethanol 
D) beta carotene

Question 17

Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) no more than 6 drinks per week for women and 12 drinks for men. 
B) one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. 
C) drinking only one night a week. 
D) drinking a glass of water with each alcoholic drink. 
A) no more than 6 drinks per week for women and 12 drinks for men. 
B) one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. 
C) drinking only one night a week. 
D) drinking a glass of water with each alcoholic drink.

Question 18

The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:

Accepted Answer

A) only one drink per day. 
B) beer and wine only. 
C) complete abstinence. 
D) clear-colored spirits only. 
A) only one drink per day. 
B) beer and wine only. 
C) complete abstinence. 
D) clear-colored spirits only.

Question 19

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death for Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) cataracts 
B) fetal alcohol syndrome 
C) high birth weight 
D) diabetes 
A) cataracts 
B) fetal alcohol syndrome 
C) high birth weight 
D) diabetes

Exam 5: in Depth: Alcohol

Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:

Alcohol is considered a drug.

The non-alcoholic components found in red wine,brandy,and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:

The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcohol consumption?

Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?

Alcohol provides how many kcal/g of energy?

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the:

On average,a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.

Alcohol consumption,even at a moderate level,increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding if the drinker is:

Moderate alcohol consumption is always associated with health benefits.

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol:

The first enzyme in alcohol metabolism is:

The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is:

Which of the following is a condition in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?

Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairment or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels.This condition is known as:

Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?

Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:

The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death for Americans.

Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregnancy?

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