Alcohol and the Body — Unit test Answers

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Environmental factors, such as friends, family, and the media, have little influence on whether or not someone chooses to drink or not to drink.

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T
B
F
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Drugs modify the brain chemistry and change behaviors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Side effects of medicines are always the same for everyone. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it's hard for them to stop drinking.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following groups is affected by tobacco use?

A
tobacco users
B
society
C
families of tobacco users
D
all of the above
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If a doctor prescribes Tylenol III with codeine, he or she has prescribed a __________.

A
stimulant
B
depressant
C
narcotic
D
hallucinogen
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Thrill-seeking behavior is likely to lead many students to avoid drug abuse.

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T
B
F
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Imagine that you're working in a health department and have been tasked with creating a handout that outlines the effects of alcohol on a fetus. Explain what fetal alcohol syndrome is and explain in detail one harmful effect that you believe parents should know about.

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Summarize the negative impacts that tobacco use can have on families.

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What information is required to be displayed on the labels of OTC medication?

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Explain the concept of withdrawal as it relates to medication.

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Explain the short-term and long-term effects that alcohol has on the cardiovascular system and describe two preventative measures people could take if they want to avoid these effects.

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What purpose do warning labels on tobacco products serve?

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How are the factors that contribute to tobacco use related?

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Which of the following statements BEST describes how the body processes alcohol?

A
After alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys, the liver transforms it into fuel for cells.
B
After alcohol is metabolized in the bloodstream, it is burned as fuel for the cells.
C
After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells.
D
Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and then transformed into a cellular toxin.

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