Question 1

When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

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A)   a group of liver enzymes that assist in alcohol metabolism have been activated.
B)   there is increased activity of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
C)   the brain adapts to better handle the effects of alcohol.
D)   alcohol absorption is reduced.

Question 2

When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.

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A)   digestion
B)   absorption
C)   utilization
D)   All of the above

Question 3

The primary site of alcohol absorption is

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A)   the mouth.
B)   the stomach.
C)   the small intestine.
D)   the large intestine.

Question 4

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Alcoholism is a disease that can be treated but not cured.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to the association between moderate alcohol consumption and modified lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular disease risk is reduced in moderate drinkers because of associated

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A)   increases in blood clot formation.
B)   increases in the inflammatory environment.
C)   decreases in blood clot formation.
D)   decreases in anti-inflammatory effects.

Question 7

One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is

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A)   reduced HDL cholesterol levels.
B)   reduced LDL cholesterol levels.
C)   increased HDL cholesterol levels.
D)   increased triglyceride levels.

Question 8

Influences on blood alcohol concentration (BAC)  include all the following except:

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A)   body composition.
B)   body size.
C)   food in the stomach at the time of drinking.
D)   caffeine consumed with the alcohol.

Question 9

Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called

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A)   cirrhosis.
B)   alcoholic hepatitis.
C)   liver failure.
D)   hepatic inflammatory disorder.

Question 10

A serious condition whereby the heart muscle weakens in response to chronic alcohol consumption is called

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A)   cardiac arrhythmia.
B)   atherosclerosis.
C)   cardiometabolic syndrome.
D)   alcoholic cardiomyopathy.

Question 11

Areas of the brain that control _____ become depressed as blood alcohol content increases.

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A)   speech
B)   vision
C)   voluntary muscular movement
D)   All the above

Question 12

Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.

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A)   dietary fats
B)   fatty acids
C)   triglycerides
D)   cholesterol

Question 13

Heavy drinkers may have impaired nutritional status because

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A)   they tend to overeat.
B)   alcohol can interfere with digestion and absorption of various nutrients.
C)   alcohol cannot be used in energy production.
D)   they cannot cook due to impaired balance.

Question 14

If two people of similar body weight consume the same amount of alcohol, the leaner person will likely have _____ compared with the less lean person.

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A)   a lower blood alcohol content
B)   a higher blood alcohol content
C)   the identical blood alcohol content
D)   Cannot answer this question since it depends on the beverages consumed.

Question 15

The type of alcohol we consume is

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A)   methanol.
B)   ethanol.
C)   cholesterol.
D)   tocopherol.

Question 16

Having food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption because it

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A)   concentrates the alcohol.
B)   slows alcohol's release into the small intestine.
C)   eliminates any alcohol absorption in the stomach.
D)   binds the alcohol and causes it to be excreted in the feces.

Question 17

Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of distilled liquor. If a beverage is 90 proof, then its alcohol by volume is

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A)   9 percent.
B)   45 percent.
C)   90 percent.
D)   180 percent.

Question 18

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alcohol can cause a temporary loss of inhibition, making a person feel relaxed and outgoing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alcoholic beverages have low nutrient density and are sources of empty calories.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Heavy drinkers may have impaired nutritional status because

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Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

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A serious condition whereby the heart muscle weakens in response to chronic alcohol consumption is called

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Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.

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Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called

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In addition to the association between moderate alcohol consumption and modified lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular disease risk is reduced in moderate drinkers because of associated

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If two people of similar body weight consume the same amount of alcohol, the leaner person will likely have _____ compared with the less lean person.

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One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is

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Alcoholism is a disease that can be treated but not cured.

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When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.

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The type of alcohol we consume is

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Alcoholic beverages have low nutrient density and are sources of empty calories.

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Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

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Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of distilled liquor. If a beverage is 90 proof, then its alcohol by volume is

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Influences on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include all the following except:

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The primary site of alcohol absorption is

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Having food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption because it

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When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

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Areas of the brain that control _____ become depressed as blood alcohol content increases.

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Alcohol can cause a temporary loss of inhibition, making a person feel relaxed and outgoing.

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