Question 1

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is proof.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  120 
A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  120

Question 2

The was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800's.

Accepted Answer

A)  speakeasy 
B)  tea-pad 
C)  saloon 
D)  distillery 
A)  speakeasy 
B)  tea-pad 
C)  saloon 
D)  distillery

Question 3

The most effective cure(s) for a hangover is/are .

Accepted Answer

A)  megadoses of vitamins 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  time 
D)  exercise 
E)  all of these 
A)  megadoses of vitamins 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  time 
D)  exercise 
E)  all of these

Question 4

In tolerance, a person must consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to maintain a certain BAC.

Accepted Answer

A)  dispositional 
B)  acute functional 
C)  protracted functional 
D)  cross 
A)  dispositional 
B)  acute functional 
C)  protracted functional 
D)  cross

Question 5

Which of the following would not lead to a slower absorption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating while drinking 
B)  drinking milk 
C)  drinking carbonated rather than noncarbonated alcoholic beverages 
D)  drinking milk or drinking carbonated rather than noncarbonated alcoholic beverages 
A)  eating while drinking 
B)  drinking milk 
C)  drinking carbonated rather than noncarbonated alcoholic beverages 
D)  drinking milk or drinking carbonated rather than noncarbonated alcoholic beverages

Question 6

Describe the mechanisms of absorption and distribution of alcohol. What are the paths of absorption? What factors increase or decrease the rate of absorption?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is primarily absorbed in the gas

Question 7

What are the effects of chronic, heavy drinking on

Accepted Answer

A)  brain functioning? 
B)  the liver? 
C)  sexual functioning? 
A)  brain functioning? 
B)  the liver? 
C)  sexual functioning?

Question 8

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes _.

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation 
B)  increased urination 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  decreased appetite 
A)  constipation 
B)  increased urination 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  decreased appetite

Question 9

Molasses are used in the distillation of .

Accepted Answer

A)  rum 
B)  brandy 
C)  whiskey 
D)  vodka 
A)  rum 
B)  brandy 
C)  whiskey 
D)  vodka

Question 10

Delirium tremens occur in Phase of alcohol withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 11

Why does prolonged use of alcohol result in the development of a "beer belly"?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of the added calories 
B)  because alcohol reduces the amount of fat in the body that is oxidized 
C)  because prolonged use results in a poor diet 
D)  because of eating binges associated with alcohol use 
A)  because of the added calories 
B)  because alcohol reduces the amount of fat in the body that is oxidized 
C)  because prolonged use results in a poor diet 
D)  because of eating binges associated with alcohol use

Question 12

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of .

Accepted Answer

A)  beer 
B)  wine 
C)  hard liquor 
D)  all of these 
E)  wine and hard liquor only 
A)  beer 
B)  wine 
C)  hard liquor 
D)  all of these 
E)  wine and hard liquor only

Question 13

Describe the mechanisms of alcohol metabolism and excretion.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol metabolism primarily occurs in t

Question 14

, in biology, is defined as the study of monsters, or distortions in growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Teratology 
B)  Demonology 
C)  Mutology 
D)  none of these 
A)  Teratology 
B)  Demonology 
C)  Mutology 
D)  none of these

Question 15

Alcohol is often used in cough syrups because it is an excellent solvent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How does alcohol differ from other foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol does not provide calories 
B)  alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it 
C)  alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach 
D)  all of these 
A)  alcohol does not provide calories 
B)  alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it 
C)  alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach 
D)  all of these

Question 17

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body, mainly in the .

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  pancreas 
C)  kidneys 
D)  small intestine 
A)  liver 
B)  pancreas 
C)  kidneys 
D)  small intestine

Question 18

An important acute effect of alcohol is a dramatic increase in REM, or dream, sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is proof.

The was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800's.

The most effective cure(s) for a hangover is/are .

In tolerance, a person must consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to maintain a certain BAC.

Which of the following would not lead to a slower absorption of alcohol.

Describe the mechanisms of absorption and distribution of alcohol. What are the paths of absorption? What factors increase or decrease the rate of absorption?

What are the effects of chronic, heavy drinking on

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes _.

Molasses are used in the distillation of .

Delirium tremens occur in Phase of alcohol withdrawal.

Why does prolonged use of alcohol result in the development of a "beer belly"?

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of .

Describe the mechanisms of alcohol metabolism and excretion.

, in biology, is defined as the study of monsters, or distortions in growth.

Alcohol is often used in cough syrups because it is an excellent solvent.

How does alcohol differ from other foods?

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body, mainly in the .

An important acute effect of alcohol is a dramatic increase in REM, or dream, sleep.

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Exam 9: Alcohol

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is proof.

The was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800's.

The most effective cure(s) for a hangover is/are .

In tolerance, a person must consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to maintain a certain BAC.

Which of the following would not lead to a slower absorption of alcohol.

Describe the mechanisms of absorption and distribution of alcohol. What are the paths of absorption? What factors increase or decrease the rate of absorption?

What are the effects of chronic, heavy drinking on

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes _.

Molasses are used in the distillation of .

Delirium tremens occur in Phase of alcohol withdrawal.

Why does prolonged use of alcohol result in the development of a "beer belly"?

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of .

Describe the mechanisms of alcohol metabolism and excretion.

, in biology, is defined as the study of monsters, or distortions in growth.

Alcohol is often used in cough syrups because it is an excellent solvent.

How does alcohol differ from other foods?

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body, mainly in the .

An important acute effect of alcohol is a dramatic increase in REM, or dream, sleep.

Drug Use and Abuse

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

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Caffeine

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Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

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