Question 1

The alcohol content of beverage is expressed as alcohol by volume (ABV). If a beverage has an ABV of 12%, then 100 ml of that beverage contains

Accepted Answer

A)  6 ml alcohol. 
B)  12 ml alcohol. 
C)  24 ml alcohol. 
D)  Unable to determine with information provided. 
A)  6 ml alcohol. 
B)  12 ml alcohol. 
C)  24 ml alcohol. 
D)  Unable to determine with information provided. B

Question 2

Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that provides some cardiovascular protection because

Accepted Answer

A)  it promotes oxidation. 
B)  it reduces HDL cholesterol levels. 
C)  it reduces inflammation. 
D)  it increases blood clot formation. 
A)  it promotes oxidation. 
B)  it reduces HDL cholesterol levels. 
C)  it reduces inflammation. 
D)  it increases blood clot formation. C

Question 3

Despite indulging in unhealthy behaviors such as eating relatively high amounts of saturated fat and smoking, French people have a relatively low occurrence of cardiovascular disease. This observation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the French oxymoron. 
B)  the French connection. 
C)  the French bistro effect. 
D)  the French paradox. 
A)  the French oxymoron. 
B)  the French connection. 
C)  the French bistro effect. 
D)  the French paradox. D

Question 4

Who would have the highest BAC after a given alcohol intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  A young man who is very muscular and 5'5" tall. 
B)  A young man who is very muscular and 6'2" 
C)  A young woman who is 5'5" and very lean 
D)  A young woman who is 5'5" and overweight 
A)  A young man who is very muscular and 5'5" tall. 
B)  A young man who is very muscular and 6'2" 
C)  A young woman who is 5'5" and very lean 
D)  A young woman who is 5'5" and overweight

Question 5

Scar tissue accumulation in the liver

Accepted Answer

A)  is not damaging because cells can still function normally. 
B)  is called cirrhosis. 
C)  is part of normal aging, but is accelerated by alcohol. 
D)  leads to the development of fatty liver. 
A)  is not damaging because cells can still function normally. 
B)  is called cirrhosis. 
C)  is part of normal aging, but is accelerated by alcohol. 
D)  leads to the development of fatty liver.

Question 6

The rate of alcohol metabolism is about 14.8 ml per hour. This translates into consumption of about

Accepted Answer

A)  1 beer per hour. 
B)  2 beers per hour. 
C)  3 beers per hour. 
D)  4 beers per hour. 
A)  1 beer per hour. 
B)  2 beers per hour. 
C)  3 beers per hour. 
D)  4 beers per hour.

Question 7

While moderate alcohol is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, long-term heavy alcohol consumption is associated with harmful cardiovascular consequences such as

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

What is the most probable explanation for why people with alcohol use disorders would persist in consuming large volumes of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are physically and emotionally dependent on alcohol. 
B)  They are succumbing to peer pressure. 
C)  They are stubborn. 
D)  They are creative people who feel they must drink to tap into their creativity. 
A)  They are physically and emotionally dependent on alcohol. 
B)  They are succumbing to peer pressure. 
C)  They are stubborn. 
D)  They are creative people who feel they must drink to tap into their creativity.

Question 9

When a person is consuming alcohol at a rate that results in increases in blood alcohol content, it is likely that his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  speech and language skills will increase. 
B)  vision will become clearer and then will become impaired. 
C)  level of disorientation and confusion will increase. 
D)  emotional responses will diminish. 
A)  speech and language skills will increase. 
B)  vision will become clearer and then will become impaired. 
C)  level of disorientation and confusion will increase. 
D)  emotional responses will diminish.

Question 10

In consequence of chronic heavy alcohol consumption, cross-tolerance may occur. This refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a tolerance for many different kinds of alcoholic beverages. 
B)  a lower responsiveness to certain medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism. 
C)  an increased responsiveness to other medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism. 
D)  a reduced tolerance for alcohol when other medications are being processed. 
A)  a tolerance for many different kinds of alcoholic beverages. 
B)  a lower responsiveness to certain medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism. 
C)  an increased responsiveness to other medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism. 
D)  a reduced tolerance for alcohol when other medications are being processed.

Question 11

Heavy drinking increases the risk of developing certain cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compared with non-binge drinkers, binge drinkers in college are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  attend class. 
B)  get good grades. 
C)  get into trouble with the campus police. 
D)  use a designated driver rather than driving while intoxicated. 
A)  attend class. 
B)  get good grades. 
C)  get into trouble with the campus police. 
D)  use a designated driver rather than driving while intoxicated.

Question 13

Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When chronic heavy alcohol consumption results in pancreatitis, the impact on _____ can lead to malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver function 
B)  enterocyte function 
C)  digestion and absorption of nutrients 
D)  urinary excretion of nutrients 
A)  liver function 
B)  enterocyte function 
C)  digestion and absorption of nutrients 
D)  urinary excretion of nutrients

Question 15

Alcohol use disorders are defined as a spectrum of disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  that encompasses recurrent excessive drinking and alcoholism. 
B)  that encompasses moderate and excessive drinking. 
C)  associated with behavioral issues in children. 
D)  that affect only men. 
A)  that encompasses recurrent excessive drinking and alcoholism. 
B)  that encompasses moderate and excessive drinking. 
C)  associated with behavioral issues in children. 
D)  that affect only men.

Question 16

Alcohol dehydrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes

Accepted Answer

A)  the transport of ethanol into cells. 
B)  the conversion of ethanol to acetaldehyde. 
C)  the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid. 
D)  the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol. 
A)  the transport of ethanol into cells. 
B)  the conversion of ethanol to acetaldehyde. 
C)  the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid. 
D)  the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol.

Question 17

Organs and tissues harmed by chronic heavy alcohol consumption include all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart. 
B)  kidney. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  heart. 
B)  kidney. 
C)  liver. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 18

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _____ drink(s) per day for women and _____ drink(s) per day for men.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If a person consumes too much alcohol, drinking caffeine will speed its elimination from his or her body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

While moderate alcohol consumption in adults is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, it is not recommended for young adults. This is because, in young adults, alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  is metabolized differently than in older adults. 
B)  use is associated with increased risk of injury and death. 
C)  is rapidly excreted. 
D)  is toxic to the heart. 
A)  is metabolized differently than in older adults. 
B)  use is associated with increased risk of injury and death. 
C)  is rapidly excreted. 
D)  is toxic to the heart.

The alcohol content of beverage is expressed as alcohol by volume (ABV). If a beverage has an ABV of 12%, then 100 ml of that beverage contains

Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that provides some cardiovascular protection because

Despite indulging in unhealthy behaviors such as eating relatively high amounts of saturated fat and smoking, French people have a relatively low occurrence of cardiovascular disease. This observation is called

Who would have the highest BAC after a given alcohol intake?

Scar tissue accumulation in the liver

The rate of alcohol metabolism is about 14.8 ml per hour. This translates into consumption of about

While moderate alcohol is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, long-term heavy alcohol consumption is associated with harmful cardiovascular consequences such as

What is the most probable explanation for why people with alcohol use disorders would persist in consuming large volumes of alcohol?

When a person is consuming alcohol at a rate that results in increases in blood alcohol content, it is likely that his or her

In consequence of chronic heavy alcohol consumption, cross-tolerance may occur. This refers to

Heavy drinking increases the risk of developing certain cancers.

Compared with non-binge drinkers, binge drinkers in college are more likely to

Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

When chronic heavy alcohol consumption results in pancreatitis, the impact on _____ can lead to malnutrition.

Alcohol use disorders are defined as a spectrum of disorders

Alcohol dehydrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes

Organs and tissues harmed by chronic heavy alcohol consumption include all of the following except the:

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _ drink(s) per day for women and _ drink(s) per day for men.

If a person consumes too much alcohol, drinking caffeine will speed its elimination from his or her body.

While moderate alcohol consumption in adults is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, it is not recommended for young adults. This is because, in young adults, alcohol

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Exam 13: Alcohol, Health, and Disease

The alcohol content of beverage is expressed as alcohol by volume (ABV). If a beverage has an ABV of 12%, then 100 ml of that beverage contains

Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that provides some cardiovascular protection because

Despite indulging in unhealthy behaviors such as eating relatively high amounts of saturated fat and smoking, French people have a relatively low occurrence of cardiovascular disease. This observation is called

Who would have the highest BAC after a given alcohol intake?

Scar tissue accumulation in the liver

The rate of alcohol metabolism is about 14.8 ml per hour. This translates into consumption of about

While moderate alcohol is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, long-term heavy alcohol consumption is associated with harmful cardiovascular consequences such as

What is the most probable explanation for why people with alcohol use disorders would persist in consuming large volumes of alcohol?

When a person is consuming alcohol at a rate that results in increases in blood alcohol content, it is likely that his or her

In consequence of chronic heavy alcohol consumption, cross-tolerance may occur. This refers to

Heavy drinking increases the risk of developing certain cancers.

Compared with non-binge drinkers, binge drinkers in college are more likely to

Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

When chronic heavy alcohol consumption results in pancreatitis, the impact on _____ can lead to malnutrition.

Alcohol use disorders are defined as a spectrum of disorders

Alcohol dehydrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes

Organs and tissues harmed by chronic heavy alcohol consumption include all of the following except the:

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _____ drink(s) per day for women and _____ drink(s) per day for men.

If a person consumes too much alcohol, drinking caffeine will speed its elimination from his or her body.

While moderate alcohol consumption in adults is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, it is not recommended for young adults. This is because, in young adults, alcohol

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _ drink(s) per day for women and _ drink(s) per day for men.