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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life?

A
Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life.
B
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
C
Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years.
D
Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.
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Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?

A
nervous system
B
digestive system
C
respiratory system
D
reproductive system
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Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

A
T
B
F
4

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

A
T
B
F
5

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
problems with shyness
B
problems with impulse control
C
problems with language outbursts
D
problems with hyperactivity
7

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A
T
B
F
8

Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it's causing.

A
T
B
F
9

Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.

A
T
B
F
10

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?

A
confusion
B
cirrhosis
C
blindness
D
tremors
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Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society?

A
Alcohol is a contributing factor to many of society's problems, such as budget deficits and healthcare costs
B
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.
C
Apart from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol has a minimal contribution to societal problems
D
Alcohol is the contributing factor that leads to all of society's problems, including unemployment.
12

Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.

A
T
B
F
13

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
B
Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder.
C
Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels.
D
Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.
14

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
problems with shyness
B
problems with impulse control
C
problems with language outbursts
D
problems with hyperactivity
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?

A
amount and rate of intake
B
intellectual capacity
C
gender and body size
D
weight and age
17

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

A
T
B
F
18

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life?

A
Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life.
B
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
C
Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years.
D
Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.
19

Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

A
T
B
F
20

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
B
Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder.
C
Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels.
D
Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.

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