Question 1

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired absorption of several B-vitamins
B)  fluid accumulation in the eye
C)  damage to brain cells
D)  impaired absorption and transport of vitamin A D

Question 2

Alcohol absorption occurs in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach
B)  small intestine
C)  esophagus
D)  stomach and small intestine D

Question 3

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure and stroke
B)  cancers of the mouth and throat
C)  liver disease and liver failure
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

What would happen to the liver of an individual who was diagnosed with steatosis if he or she abstained from alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she would progress to alcoholic hepatitis.
B)  He or she would progress to cirrhosis.
C)  He or she would progress to liver cancer.
D)  They would reverse his or her condition.

Question 6

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain to reduce alcohol cravings
B)  the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol
C)  the stomach to prevent alcohol absorption
D)  both the brain to reduce alcohol cravings and the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol

Question 7

Signs of alcohol poisoning include hypoglycemia and severe dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compared with men,women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The problems of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are very infrequent in the United States
B)  affect nearly 1 in 3 Americans over a lifetime
C)  are untreatable problems
D)  affect only those with other serious problems,such as poverty,unemployment,or mental health disorders

Question 10

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25

Question 11

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased synthesis of proteins made in the liver
B)  abnormal retention of fluid in the abdomen
C)  poor nutritional status
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following meals would slow the rate of absorption of alcohol the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancakes with syrup
B)  Bacon cheeseburger and french fries
C)  Spaghetti
D)  Baked chicken breast and baked potato

Question 14

Binge drinking is associated with vandalism and suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis of the liver
B)  jaundice
C)  type I diabetes
D)  alcoholic hepatitis

Question 16

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease
B)  many types of cancer
C)  cardiovascular disease
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 17

Wine generally contains ________ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)   ≤\leq≤ 5%
B)  5-14%
C)  15-22%
D)  >22%

Question 18

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flushing
B)  rapid heartbeat
C)  hyperventilation
D)  All of these symptoms can occur.

Question 19

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  citric acid
B)  NADH
C)  acetyl-CoA
D)  pyruvate

Question 20

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List 3 of the leading causes of...

Exam 8: Alcohol

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Alcohol absorption occurs in the ________.

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the ________.

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

What would happen to the liver of an individual who was diagnosed with steatosis if he or she abstained from alcohol?

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on ________.

Signs of alcohol poisoning include hypoglycemia and severe dehydration.

Compared with men,women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

The problems of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency ________.

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by ________.

Which of the following meals would slow the rate of absorption of alcohol the most?

Binge drinking is associated with vandalism and suicide.

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of ________.

Wine generally contains ________ alcohol.

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into ________.

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.