1.

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be caused by genetic,

psychological, and environmental sources.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 2

1.

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.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 3

1.

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

1 points

QUESTION 4

1.

Which substance consumed during and after alcohol consumption has

been shown to cause liver damage in some cases?
caffeine
endotoxin
acetaminophen
ibuprofen
1 points

1.

QUESTION 5

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

alcohol dehydrogenase.
True
False

1 points

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QUESTION 6

In addition to chronic drinking, which lifestyle behavior heightens the

risk of esophageal cancer?
smoking cigarettes
eating a high-fat diet
inactivity
obesity
1 points

QUESTION 7

1.

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

following?
isopropanol
ethanol
methanol
All these answers are correct.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 8

A thiamin deficiency can increase the risk of Wernicke-Korsakoff

syndrome.
True
False

1 points

1.

QUESTION 9

Individuals who are heavy drinkers have increased incidences of

gastritis.
True
False

1 points

1.

QUESTION 10

Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen can cause liver damage in

some cases.
True
False

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QUESTION 11

1.

As the brain becomes less sensitive to alcohol, more is needed to get

the same intoxicating effect. This phenomenon is called alcohol tolerance.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 12

1.

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

a flavonoid.
found in red wine.
a type of phytochemical.
responsible for hangovers.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 13

Most alcohol is metabolized in the

stomach.
small intestine.
liver.
pancreas.
1 points

QUESTION 14

1.

Which is not correct regarding the third stage of alcohol liver disease?
It is reversible.
Liver cells die.
Scar tissue is formed.
It is also known as cirrhosis.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 15

Which body system is seriously damaged in the fetus when a pregnant

woman drinks alcohol?
respiratory
nervous
gastrointestinal
reproductive

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QUESTION 16

1.

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.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 17

1.

What is occurring when the body's BAC levels continue to rise to

extreme levels and breathing and heart rate are interrupted?
FAS
alcoholism
alcohol tolerance
alcohol poisoning
1 points

1.

QUESTION 18

What will occur if you consistently add extra calories from alcoholic
beverages to a diet that is already meeting your daily calorie needs?
You will lose weight because alcohol increases your metabolism.
You will remain at the same weight because the calories in alcohol are
negligible.
You will gain weight because extra calories turn to fat.
It depends on whether it is wine or beer.
1 points

QUESTION 19

1.

Compounds in alcohol that enhance flavor but may contribute to

hangover symptoms are called
resveratrol.
alcohol dehydrogenase.
congeners.
acetaldehyde.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 20

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

True

False

1 points

1.

QUESTION 21

Which of the following describes evaporation and then collection of a

liquid by condensation?
fermentation
oxidation
accumulation
distillation
1 points

QUESTION 22

1.

Women have more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomach than men.

True
False

1 points

QUESTION 23

1.

Red wine contains resveratrol, a congener that has antioxidant

properties.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 24

1.

It is illegal in the United States for adults to drive with a blood alcohol
content of
0.04.
0.08.
0.10.
0.20.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 25

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?
Do not drink at all during pregnancy.

Drink only moderately during pregnancy.

An occasional drink is perfectly fine in the third trimester.
An occasional drink is okay during the first trimester.
1 points

1.

QUESTION 26

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

1 points

1.

QUESTION 27

Which of the following can help ease the hangover symptoms?

drinking more alcohol mixed with orange juice
only time will make the symptoms go away
drinking a mixture of congeners
drinking more alcohol
1 points

QUESTION 28

1.

In addition to the alcohol dehyrogenase system, the liver must employ

amylase during chronic and elevated alcohol consumption.
True
False

1 points

QUESTION 29

1.

Which of the following describes the process in which yeast converts

sugars in fruit into ethanol?
distillation
fermentation
congenation
metabolization
1 points

1.

QUESTION 30

Which of the following are alcohol-metabolizing enzymes found in the

stomach and liver?

aspartate transaminase
acetaldehyde
alcohol dehydrogenase
aspartate aminotransferase
1 points

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