Question 1

Areas of the brain that control _____ become depressed as blood alcohol content increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  speech 
B)  vision 
C)  voluntary muscular movement 
D)  All the above 
A)  speech 
B)  vision 
C)  voluntary muscular movement 
D)  All the above

Question 2

When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion 
B)  absorption 
C)  utilization 
D)  All of the above 
A)  digestion 
B)  absorption 
C)  utilization 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Alcoholism is a disease that can be treated but not cured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A serious condition whereby the heart muscle weakens in response to chronic alcohol consumption is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac arrhythmia. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  cardiometabolic syndrome. 
D)  alcoholic cardiomyopathy. 
A)  cardiac arrhythmia. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  cardiometabolic syndrome. 
D)  alcoholic cardiomyopathy.

Question 5

Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of distilled liquor. If a beverage is 90 proof, then its alcohol by volume is

Accepted Answer

A)  9 percent. 
B)  45 percent. 
C)  90 percent. 
D)  180 percent. 
A)  9 percent. 
B)  45 percent. 
C)  90 percent. 
D)  180 percent.

Question 6

Influences on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  body composition. 
B)  body size. 
C)  food in the stomach at the time of drinking. 
D)  caffeine consumed with the alcohol. 
A)  body composition. 
B)  body size. 
C)  food in the stomach at the time of drinking. 
D)  caffeine consumed with the alcohol.

Question 7

Having food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption because it

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrates the alcohol. 
B)  slows alcohol's release into the small intestine. 
C)  eliminates any alcohol absorption in the stomach. 
D)  binds the alcohol and causes it to be excreted in the feces. 
A)  concentrates the alcohol. 
B)  slows alcohol's release into the small intestine. 
C)  eliminates any alcohol absorption in the stomach. 
D)  binds the alcohol and causes it to be excreted in the feces.

Question 8

The primary site of alcohol absorption is

Accepted Answer

A)  the mouth. 
B)  the stomach. 
C)  the small intestine. 
D)  the large intestine. 
A)  the mouth. 
B)  the stomach. 
C)  the small intestine. 
D)  the large intestine.

Question 9

Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary fats 
B)  fatty acids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  cholesterol 
A)  dietary fats 
B)  fatty acids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  cholesterol

Question 10

Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis. 
B)  alcoholic hepatitis. 
C)  liver failure. 
D)  hepatic inflammatory disorder. 
A)  cirrhosis. 
B)  alcoholic hepatitis. 
C)  liver failure. 
D)  hepatic inflammatory disorder.

Question 11

In addition to the association between moderate alcohol consumption and modified lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular disease risk is reduced in moderate drinkers because of associated

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in blood clot formation. 
B)  increases in the inflammatory environment. 
C)  decreases in blood clot formation. 
D)  decreases in anti-inflammatory effects. 
A)  increases in blood clot formation. 
B)  increases in the inflammatory environment. 
C)  decreases in blood clot formation. 
D)  decreases in anti-inflammatory effects.

Question 12

Alcoholic beverages have low nutrient density and are sources of empty calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced HDL cholesterol levels. 
B)  reduced LDL cholesterol levels. 
C)  increased HDL cholesterol levels. 
D)  increased triglyceride levels. 
A)  reduced HDL cholesterol levels. 
B)  reduced LDL cholesterol levels. 
C)  increased HDL cholesterol levels. 
D)  increased triglyceride levels.

Question 14

When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of liver enzymes that assist in alcohol metabolism have been activated. 
B)  there is increased activity of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. 
C)  the brain adapts to better handle the effects of alcohol. 
D)  alcohol absorption is reduced. 
A)  a group of liver enzymes that assist in alcohol metabolism have been activated. 
B)  there is increased activity of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. 
C)  the brain adapts to better handle the effects of alcohol. 
D)  alcohol absorption is reduced.

Question 15

Alcohol can cause a temporary loss of inhibition, making a person feel relaxed and outgoing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Heavy drinkers may have impaired nutritional status because

Accepted Answer

A)  they tend to overeat. 
B)  alcohol can interfere with digestion and absorption of various nutrients. 
C)  alcohol cannot be used in energy production. 
D)  they cannot cook due to impaired balance. 
A)  they tend to overeat. 
B)  alcohol can interfere with digestion and absorption of various nutrients. 
C)  alcohol cannot be used in energy production. 
D)  they cannot cook due to impaired balance.

Question 17

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If two people of similar body weight consume the same amount of alcohol, the leaner person will likely have _____ compared with the less lean person.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower blood alcohol content 
B)  a higher blood alcohol content 
C)  the identical blood alcohol content 
D)  Cannot answer this question since it depends on the beverages consumed. 
A)  a lower blood alcohol content 
B)  a higher blood alcohol content 
C)  the identical blood alcohol content 
D)  Cannot answer this question since it depends on the beverages consumed.

Question 19

The type of alcohol we consume is

Accepted Answer

A)  methanol. 
B)  ethanol. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  tocopherol. 
A)  methanol. 
B)  ethanol. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  tocopherol.

Question 20

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Areas of the brain that control _____ become depressed as blood alcohol content increases.

When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.

Alcoholism is a disease that can be treated but not cured.

A serious condition whereby the heart muscle weakens in response to chronic alcohol consumption is called

Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of distilled liquor. If a beverage is 90 proof, then its alcohol by volume is

Influences on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include all the following except:

Having food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption because it

The primary site of alcohol absorption is

Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.

Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called

In addition to the association between moderate alcohol consumption and modified lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular disease risk is reduced in moderate drinkers because of associated

Alcoholic beverages have low nutrient density and are sources of empty calories.

One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is

When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

Alcohol can cause a temporary loss of inhibition, making a person feel relaxed and outgoing.

Heavy drinkers may have impaired nutritional status because

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

If two people of similar body weight consume the same amount of alcohol, the leaner person will likely have _____ compared with the less lean person.

The type of alcohol we consume is

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

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Exam 13: Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Areas of the brain that control _____ become depressed as blood alcohol content increases.

When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.

Alcoholism is a disease that can be treated but not cured.

A serious condition whereby the heart muscle weakens in response to chronic alcohol consumption is called

Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of distilled liquor. If a beverage is 90 proof, then its alcohol by volume is

Influences on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include all the following except:

Having food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption because it

The primary site of alcohol absorption is

Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.

Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called

In addition to the association between moderate alcohol consumption and modified lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular disease risk is reduced in moderate drinkers because of associated

Alcoholic beverages have low nutrient density and are sources of empty calories.

One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is

When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

Alcohol can cause a temporary loss of inhibition, making a person feel relaxed and outgoing.

Heavy drinkers may have impaired nutritional status because

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

If two people of similar body weight consume the same amount of alcohol, the leaner person will likely have _____ compared with the less lean person.

The type of alcohol we consume is

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

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