Question 1

Which statement about alcohol absorption is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Most alcohol absorption occurs in the stomach. 
B) Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by slowing stomach emptying. 
C) Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by reducing the amount of alcohol in direct contact with the stomach wall. 
D) Alcohol absorption is rapid so its effects are almost immediate 
A) Most alcohol absorption occurs in the stomach. 
B) Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by slowing stomach emptying. 
C) Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by reducing the amount of alcohol in direct contact with the stomach wall. 
D) Alcohol absorption is rapid so its effects are almost immediate A

Question 2

An average drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) 6-8 
B) 8-10 
C) 10-12 
D) 12-14 
A) 6-8 
B) 8-10 
C) 10-12 
D) 12-14 D

Question 3

Which molecule is found in alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A) methanol 
B) ethanol 
C) isopropanol 
D) propanol 
A) methanol 
B) ethanol 
C) isopropanol 
D) propanol B

Question 4

Alcohol is given metabolic priority because it is

Accepted Answer

A) fat soluble. 
B) a carbohydrate. 
C) stored for later use. 
D) a toxin. 
A) fat soluble. 
B) a carbohydrate. 
C) stored for later use. 
D) a toxin.

Question 5

All of these factors will decrease peak blood concentrations of alcohol except

Accepted Answer

A) weighing more. 
B) being male. 
C) using carbonated mixers. 
D) having food in the stomach. 
A) weighing more. 
B) being male. 
C) using carbonated mixers. 
D) having food in the stomach.

Question 6

Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to

Accepted Answer

A) acetaldehyde 
B) NADH 
C) fatty acids 
D) energy 
A) acetaldehyde 
B) NADH 
C) fatty acids 
D) energy

Question 7

Which statement about the nutritional impact of alcohol is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol provides few Kcalories,so its consumption may lead people to be deficient in energy. 
B) Alcohol contains B vitamins,so it is an acceptable substitute for grain products. 
C) As the percent of Kcalories from alcohol increases,the risk of deficiency increases. 
D) Alcohol is typically substituted for fat in the diet. 
A) Alcohol provides few Kcalories,so its consumption may lead people to be deficient in energy. 
B) Alcohol contains B vitamins,so it is an acceptable substitute for grain products. 
C) As the percent of Kcalories from alcohol increases,the risk of deficiency increases. 
D) Alcohol is typically substituted for fat in the diet.

Question 8

Alcohol provides _____ kcal/gm.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12 
A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12

Question 9

Mucosal injury and colon cancer are contributed to by

Accepted Answer

A) acetaldehyde formed by bacteria in the colon. 
B) alcohol that is not absorbed by other parts of the digestive tract. 
C) the transport of acetaldehyde to the colon from the liver by way of the portal vein. 
D) the actions of MEOS. 
A) acetaldehyde formed by bacteria in the colon. 
B) alcohol that is not absorbed by other parts of the digestive tract. 
C) the transport of acetaldehyde to the colon from the liver by way of the portal vein. 
D) the actions of MEOS.

Question 10

Which statement about the microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) The MEOS is particularly important when larger amounts of alcohol are consumed. 
B) The MEOS requires the input of energy. 
C) The MEOS produces reactive oxygen molecules that can contribute to liver disease. 
D) the rate at which the MEOS breaks down alcohol is fairly constant. 
A) The MEOS is particularly important when larger amounts of alcohol are consumed. 
B) The MEOS requires the input of energy. 
C) The MEOS produces reactive oxygen molecules that can contribute to liver disease. 
D) the rate at which the MEOS breaks down alcohol is fairly constant.

Question 11

Angie is going to a party where she knows alcohol will be served.What strategies can she use to reduce her risk of becoming intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Angie can use several strategies to redu

Question 12

Which of the following is a physiological effect of chronic alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) fatty liver 
B) alcoholic hepatitis 
C) cirrhosis 
D) all of these choices 
A) fatty liver 
B) alcoholic hepatitis 
C) cirrhosis 
D) all of these choices

Question 13

Alcoholic liver disease progresses from fatty liver,to alcoholic hepatitis,to cirrhosis.Explain the progression of each of these conditions.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholic liver disease is a condition t

Question 14

Studies show that light to moderate drinking

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. 
B) increase the risk of heart disease and stroke 
C) reduce the risk of cancer. 
D) increase the risk of cancer. 
A) reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. 
B) increase the risk of heart disease and stroke 
C) reduce the risk of cancer. 
D) increase the risk of cancer.

Question 15

Explain how alcohol is metabolized through MEOS.What are the negative health consequences of this pathway?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is primarily metabolized in the

Question 16

What are the effects of moderate alcohol intake on the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between moderate alcoho

Question 17

Inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol consumption is called

Accepted Answer

A) liver cancer. 
B) alcoholic hepatitis. 
C) fatty liver. 
D) cirrhosis. 
A) liver cancer. 
B) alcoholic hepatitis. 
C) fatty liver. 
D) cirrhosis.

Question 18

The metabolism of alcohol by ADH results in all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the production of acetyl CoA. 
B) a build up of NADH. 
C) the speeding up of the citric acid cycle. 
D) The synthesis of fatty acids and their accumulation in the liver. 
A) the production of acetyl CoA. 
B) a build up of NADH. 
C) the speeding up of the citric acid cycle. 
D) The synthesis of fatty acids and their accumulation in the liver.

Question 19

Alcohol can cause permanent damage

Accepted Answer

A) during the development of the fetus during pregnancy. 
B) to the brain during childhood. 
C) to learning and memory during adolescence. 
D) all of these statements are true. 
A) during the development of the fetus during pregnancy. 
B) to the brain during childhood. 
C) to learning and memory during adolescence. 
D) all of these statements are true.

Question 20

In addition to the beneficial effects of alcohol,red wine contains _____ which add to the benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) indoles 
C) phenols 
D) vitamin C 
A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) indoles 
C) phenols 
D) vitamin C

Exam 19: Focus on Alcohol

Which statement about alcohol absorption is incorrect?

An average drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Which molecule is found in alcoholic beverages?

Alcohol is given metabolic priority because it is

All of these factors will decrease peak blood concentrations of alcohol except

Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to

Which statement about the nutritional impact of alcohol is correct?

Alcohol provides _____ kcal/gm.

Mucosal injury and colon cancer are contributed to by

Which statement about the microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)is incorrect?

Angie is going to a party where she knows alcohol will be served.What strategies can she use to reduce her risk of becoming intoxicated?

Which of the following is a physiological effect of chronic alcohol consumption?

Alcoholic liver disease progresses from fatty liver,to alcoholic hepatitis,to cirrhosis.Explain the progression of each of these conditions.

Studies show that light to moderate drinking

Explain how alcohol is metabolized through MEOS.What are the negative health consequences of this pathway?

What are the effects of moderate alcohol intake on the risk of heart disease?

Inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol consumption is called

The metabolism of alcohol by ADH results in all of the following except

Alcohol can cause permanent damage

In addition to the beneficial effects of alcohol,red wine contains _____ which add to the benefit.

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