Question 1

How does a diuretic affect the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases fluid loss via the urine 
B)  signals hormonal cascade and increases blood pressure 
C)  replenishes fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration 
D)  speeds up the metabolism of alcohol to restore sobriety 
A)  increases fluid loss via the urine 
B)  signals hormonal cascade and increases blood pressure 
C)  replenishes fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration 
D)  speeds up the metabolism of alcohol to restore sobriety A

Question 2

When the body breaks down fat, carbohydrate, and protein, one by-product is

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic water. 
B)  sweat. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  caffeine. 
A)  metabolic water. 
B)  sweat. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  caffeine. A

Question 3

Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  three or more 
B)  five or more 
C)  seven or more 
D)  nine or more 
A)  three or more 
B)  five or more 
C)  seven or more 
D)  nine or more B

Question 4

A pregnant woman can safely drink alcohol after the first three months of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The lining of the placenta keeps alcohol from entering the bloodstream of the developing fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Water has a high cooling power. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water heats up or cools down very quickly. 
B)  Water requires lots of external energy to raise its temperature. 
C)  Water provides a useful source of stored kilocalories. 
D)  Water transports the energy-yielding nutrients throughout the body. 
A)  Water heats up or cools down very quickly. 
B)  Water requires lots of external energy to raise its temperature. 
C)  Water provides a useful source of stored kilocalories. 
D)  Water transports the energy-yielding nutrients throughout the body.

Question 7

Water that comes from underground rock formations is called what kind of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  ground 
B)  surface 
C)  distilled 
D)  organic 
A)  ground 
B)  surface 
C)  distilled 
D)  organic

Question 8

What is the effect of alcohol poisoning on the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the hypothalamus 
B)  depresses the hypothalamus 
C)  depresses the areas that control the lungs and heart 
D)  stimulates the prefrontal cortex 
A)  stimulates the hypothalamus 
B)  depresses the hypothalamus 
C)  depresses the areas that control the lungs and heart 
D)  stimulates the prefrontal cortex

Question 9

Which of the following is likely to occur if one regularly consumes sports drinks without exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia 
B)  hypertension 
C)  weight gain 
D)  dehydration 
A)  hyponatremia 
B)  hypertension 
C)  weight gain 
D)  dehydration

Question 10

Chronic alcohol abuse in adolescents and young adults can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  changes in brain structure and function. 
D)  blood clots. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  paralysis. 
C)  changes in brain structure and function. 
D)  blood clots.

Question 11

Because of their diuretic properties, caffeinated beverages should not be counted toward an individual's daily fluid intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Certain driving skills are impaired by blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) as low as 0.02%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is consuming alcohol during pregnancy detrimental to the developing fetus?

Accepted Answer

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy is de

Question 14

Chronic alcohol abuse can scar liver tissue, impair blood flow to the liver, and disrupt liver function, sometimes fatally. This chronic condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration. 
B)  fatty liver. 
C)  hepatitis. 
D)  cirrhosis. 
A)  dehydration. 
B)  fatty liver. 
C)  hepatitis. 
D)  cirrhosis.

Question 15

Which of the following statements does NOT describe fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluids have the ability to move freely in the body. 
B)  Fluids are colorless and tasteless. 
C)  The main component of fluids has a precise ratio of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. 
D)  Fluids adapt to the shape of the container they occupy. 
A)  Fluids have the ability to move freely in the body. 
B)  Fluids are colorless and tasteless. 
C)  The main component of fluids has a precise ratio of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. 
D)  Fluids adapt to the shape of the container they occupy.

Question 16

Men have a higher percentage of body fluid than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Drinking coffee will restore sobriety to an intoxicated individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Over the past 40 years, Americans increased the percentage of Calories they consume from beverages by almost

Accepted Answer

A)  20%. 
B)  50%. 
C)  75%. 
D)  100%. 
A)  20%. 
B)  50%. 
C)  75%. 
D)  100%.

Question 19

Because it is capable of causing a birth defect, alcohol is considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  teratogen. 
B)  diuretic. 
C)  phytochemical. 
D)  hyponatremia. 
A)  teratogen. 
B)  diuretic. 
C)  phytochemical. 
D)  hyponatremia.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  facial deformities 
C)  heart defects 
D)  cognitive impairment 
A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  facial deformities 
C)  heart defects 
D)  cognitive impairment

How does a diuretic affect the body?

When the body breaks down fat, carbohydrate, and protein, one by-product is

Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion?

A pregnant woman can safely drink alcohol after the first three months of pregnancy.

The lining of the placenta keeps alcohol from entering the bloodstream of the developing fetus.

Water has a high cooling power. What does this mean?

Water that comes from underground rock formations is called what kind of water?

What is the effect of alcohol poisoning on the brain?

Which of the following is likely to occur if one regularly consumes sports drinks without exercising?

Chronic alcohol abuse in adolescents and young adults can cause

Because of their diuretic properties, caffeinated beverages should not be counted toward an individual's daily fluid intake.

Certain driving skills are impaired by blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) as low as 0.02%.

Why is consuming alcohol during pregnancy detrimental to the developing fetus?

Chronic alcohol abuse can scar liver tissue, impair blood flow to the liver, and disrupt liver function, sometimes fatally. This chronic condition is known as

Which of the following statements does NOT describe fluids?

Men have a higher percentage of body fluid than women.

Drinking coffee will restore sobriety to an intoxicated individual.

Over the past 40 years, Americans increased the percentage of Calories they consume from beverages by almost

Because it is capable of causing a birth defect, alcohol is considered a

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

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Exam 8: Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

How does a diuretic affect the body?

When the body breaks down fat, carbohydrate, and protein, one by-product is

Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion?

A pregnant woman can safely drink alcohol after the first three months of pregnancy.

The lining of the placenta keeps alcohol from entering the bloodstream of the developing fetus.

Water has a high cooling power. What does this mean?

Water that comes from underground rock formations is called what kind of water?

What is the effect of alcohol poisoning on the brain?

Which of the following is likely to occur if one regularly consumes sports drinks without exercising?

Chronic alcohol abuse in adolescents and young adults can cause

Because of their diuretic properties, caffeinated beverages should not be counted toward an individual's daily fluid intake.

Certain driving skills are impaired by blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) as low as 0.02%.

Why is consuming alcohol during pregnancy detrimental to the developing fetus?

Chronic alcohol abuse can scar liver tissue, impair blood flow to the liver, and disrupt liver function, sometimes fatally. This chronic condition is known as

Which of the following statements does NOT describe fluids?

Men have a higher percentage of body fluid than women.

Drinking coffee will restore sobriety to an intoxicated individual.

Over the past 40 years, Americans increased the percentage of Calories they consume from beverages by almost

Because it is capable of causing a birth defect, alcohol is considered a

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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