Deck 9: Alcohol

Question 1

Which of the following is not correct about binge drinking?

A)It can be associated with sudden heart attacks.
B)It can cause blackouts.
C)It can increase the chance of unprotected sex.
D)It is a normal part of the college experience.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Moderate alcohol consumption is no more than alcoholic drink(s)daily for adult women, and no more than _ drink(s)daily for adult men.

A)1; 2
B)1; 3
C)1; 1
D)2; 3

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following can help ease the hangover symptoms?

A)only time will make the symptoms go away
B)drinking more alcohol
C)drinking a mixture of congeners
D)drinking more alcohol mixed with orange juice

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which substance consumed during and after alcohol consumption has been shown to cause liver damage in some cases?

A)endotoxin
B)acetaminophen
C)ibuprofen
D)caffeine

Question 5

The chemical class of substances called "alcohol" includes which of the following?

A)methanol
B)isopropanol
C)ethanol
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following are compounds in alcohol that may contribute to hangover symptoms?

A)congeners
B)fermenters
C)distillers
D)alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 7

Which of the following is a term used for a person who continues to drink even though it causes that person social, legal, and/or health problems?

A)alcoholism
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol abuse
D)FAS

Question 8

In addition to chronic drinking, which lifestyle behavior heightens the risk of esophageal cancer?

A)eating a high- fat diet
B)smoking cigarettes
C)obesity
D)inactivity

Question 9

Which of the following is a symptom of alcoholism?

A)withdrawal symptoms
B)an inability to limit intake
C)craving alcohol
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 10

Which body system is seriously damaged in the fetus when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol?

A)gastrointestinal
B)respiratory
C)nervous
D)reproductive

Question 11

Drinking too much alcohol can interfere with the absorption and/or use of

A)zinc.
B)fat- soluble vitamins.
C)protein.
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following describes the condition in which chronic drinking causes the body to become less sensitive to alcohol?

A)FAS
B)alcoholism
C)alcohol poisoning
D)alcohol tolerance

Question 13

Sue is pregnant and is out with friends who are having cocktails. Sue orders a glass of wine. What are the recommendations regarding alcohol use during pregnancy?

A)Drink only moderately during pregnancy.
B)An occasional drink is okay during the first trimester.
C)An occasional drink is perfectly fine in the third trimester.
D)Do not drink at all during pregnancy.

Question 14

Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is associated with a deficiency of

A)niacin.
B)vitamin E.
C)thiamin.
D)vitamin C.

Question 15

All of the following are correct about resveratrol except that it is

A)a flavonoid.
B)a type of phytochemical.
C)found in red wine.
D)responsible for hangovers.

Question 16

Saheem is at a party and is starting to bump into people. His movements are uncoordinated and his vision is blurry. What do you think his blood alcohol level is?

A)0.01 to 0.05
B)0.11 to 0.20
C)0.06 to 0.10
D)0.31 to 0.40

Question 17

Which of the following describes the process in which yeast converts sugars in fruit into ethanol?

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

Question 18

Which substance, released by intestinal bacteria, travels to the liver and initiates further liver damage?

A)endotoxin
B)acetaldehyde
C)free radicals
D)MEOS

Question 19

What condition can occur when a child is exposed to alcohol prenatally?

A)alcohol tolerance
B)alcohol poisoning
C)FAS
D)alcoholism

Question 20

Which of the following is not correct about alcohol?

A)It can increase estrogen levels in women.
B)It is associated with male and female sexual dysfunction.
C)It promotes a good night's sleep.
D)It can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Question 21

Which of the following is a system of enzymes in the liver and has levels that increase with increased alcohol consumption?

A)amylase
B)MEOS
C)acetaldehyde
D)alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 22

Which of the areas of your brain is affected first by alcohol?

A)cerebral cortex
B)brain stem
C)All areas are affected at the same time.
D)cerebellum

Question 23

Which of the following is the second stage of alcohol liver disease?

A)fatty liver
B)gastritis
C)alcohol hepatitis
D)cirrhosis

Question 24

It is illegal in the United States for adults to drive with a blood alcohol content of

A)0.04.
B)0.20.
C)0.10.
D)0.08.

Question 25

Endotoxin, released by bacteria in your intestines, can cause the liver to release damaging

A)acetaldehyde.
B)congeners.
C)cytokines.
D)free radicals.

Question 26

Most alcohol is absorbed in the

A)small intestine.
B)large intestine.
C)stomach.
D)liver.

Question 27

A blood alcohol concentration above will often result in death.

A)0.30
B)0.20
C)0.10
D)0.41

Question 28

What is occurring when the body's BAC levels continue to rise to extreme levels and breathing and heart rate are interrupted?

A)alcoholism
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol poisoning
D)FAS

Question 29

What will occur if you consistently add extra calories from alcoholic beverages to a diet that is already meeting your daily calorie needs?

A)You will remain at the same weight because the calories in alcohol are negligible.
B)It depends on whether it is wine or beer.
C)You will gain weight because extra calories turn to fat.
D)You will lose weight because alcohol increases your metabolism.

Question 30

Which is not correct regarding the third stage of alcohol liver disease?

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

Where is the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase found in the body?

A)mouth and throat
B)intestines and colon
C)stomach and liver
D)gallbladder and kidneys

Question 33

Compounds in alcohol that enhance flavor but may contribute to hangover symptoms are called

A)resveratrol.
B)alcohol dehydrogenase.
C)acetaldehyde.
D)congeners.

Question 34

Most alcohol is metabolized in the

A)liver.
B)stomach.
C)small intestine.
D)pancreas.

Question 35

Approximately how many college students die every year from binge drinking?

A)1,825
B)1,750
C)700
D)825

Question 36

The people who gain the health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption are

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

Question 37

Which of the following describes evaporation and then collection of a liquid by condensation?

A)oxidation
B)accumulation
C)distillation
D)fermentation

Question 38

What steps must one take to reverse a fatty liver?

A)eat more dairy
B)stop consuming alcohol
C)consume more vitamin C
D)drink more fluids

Question 39

What is a chronic disease where a person craves alcohol and cannot control their alcohol intake?

A)alcoholism
B)FAS
C)alcohol abuse
D)alcohol tolerance

Question 40

Which of the following does not affect how quickly you absorb and metabolize alcohol?

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

Question 41

Routinely drinking too much alcohol can interfere with the absorption and/or use of protein, zinc, and magnesium, as well as water- soluble and fat- soluble vitamins.

Question 42

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

Question 43

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.

Question 44

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be caused by genetic, psychological, and environmental sources.

Question 45

Permanent damage to the liver that results in scar tissue is known as fatty liver.

Question 46

Children of alcoholics are no more likely to develop alcohol- related problems than those with parents who do not suffer from alcoholism.

Question 47

The starch from grains provides the sugars fructose and glucose for fermentation and subsequent ethanol production by yeast.

Question 48

Which of the following are alcohol- metabolizing enzymes found in the stomach and liver?

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

Question 49

Wine is made by a process known as distillation.

Question 50

Compounds in alcohol that may contribute to hangover symptoms are called flavonoids.

Question 51

Heavy drinkers and alcoholics are more susceptible to incidences of colitis, or inflammation of the stomach.

Question 52

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading cause of mental retardation and birth defects in the United States.

Question 53

A thiamin deficiency can increase the risk of Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome.

Question 54

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by enzymes found within the small intestines. Enzymes present in the small intestines, most importantly alcohol dehydrogenase, convert the alcohol to acetaldehyde, which is eventually metabolized to carbon dioxide and water.

Question 55

Too much alcohol can lead to infertility in both males and females.

Question 56

Individuals who are heavy drinkers have increased incidences of gastritis.

Question 57

Ethanol is made through the fermentation of yeast and the natural sugars in grains and fruits.

Question 58

In general, time is the only true remedy for hangover symptoms.

Question 59

Alcohol can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Question 60

The alcohol- metabolizing enzyme found in the stomach and liver is alcohol dehydrogenase.

Question 61

Binge drinking can cause blackouts, which are episodes in which the intoxicated individual is, in fact, conscious but cannot recall any events associated with that time period.

Question 62

Liquors, such as rum and scotch, are made through a process known as distillation.

Question 63

Women have more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomach than men.

Question 64

One study showed that an alcoholic drink consumed after a meal is absorbed about three times more slowly than alcohol consumed on an empty stomach.

Question 65

In addition to the alcohol dehyrogenase system, the liver must employ amylase during chronic and elevated alcohol consumption.

Question 66

Inhibition of the antidiuretic hormone by alcohol increases urine production and can cause dehydration, as well as electrolyte imbalance.

Question 67

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

Question 68

Your gender, your body type, the amount of food in your stomach, and the quantity of alcohol you consume will affect the rate of alcohol absorption and metabolism in your body.

Question 69

In most states in the United States, it is illegal for adults to drive with a BAC of 0.05.

Question 70

A standard drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or a 3- ounce shot of liquor.

Question 71

As the brain becomes less sensitive to alcohol, more is needed to get the same intoxicating effect. This phenomenon is called alcohol tolerance.

Question 72

Red wine contains resveratrol, a congener that has antioxidant properties.

Question 73

Alcohol is absorbed only through the small intestine, along with other nutrients.

Question 74

Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen can cause liver damage in some cases.

Question 75

Alcohol tolerance is a phenomenon where the body adjusts to long- term alcohol use by becoming more sensitive to the alcohol.

Question 76

A healthy liver can metabolize about one alcoholic drink in about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Question 77

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram.

Question 78

The term alcohol poisoning is used when the BAC rises to an extreme level where a person's breathing and heart rate are interrupted.

Question 79

The more alcohol you drink, the faster your body will metabolize it.

Question 80

Wine has more health benefits than beer or distilled spirits.