Alcohol and the Body Answers

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol?

A
Alcohol content, which can be found on the label, is expressed as a percent.
B
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system.
C
Before alcohol is metabolized in the body, it is an active brain drug and a cellular toxin.
D
Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented.
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Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.

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Drinking five ounces of wine is better for the body than drinking twelve ounces of beer because there's less pure alcohol in a glass of wine.

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B
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Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed?

A
propanol
B
methanol
C
butanol
D
ethanol
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A
It is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
B
It is against the law to use a false identification card to purchase alcohol.
C
It is against the law to buy or consume alcohol when you're under the age of 21.
D
It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you're 21.
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Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members.

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B
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Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence?

A
Driving under the influence can lead to heavy penalties, fines, and extended jail time but only for repeat offenders.
B
Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk.
C
If a person causes any deaths while driving under the influence, he or she may face some heavy fines and have his or her license revoked.
D
Adolescents who drive while under the influence will face less severe fines and penalties since they're underage.
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Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink.

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B
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95% of violent crimes committed on college campuses are alcohol-related. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B
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Which of the following is NOT true about drinking too much alcohol?

A
Drinking alcohol may cause people to engage in risky sexual behavior.
B
Drinking alcohol and driving may lead to car accidents.
C
Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced ability to make good decisions.
D
Drinking alcohol lowers inhibitions, leading to poor decision making.

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