Question 1

Moderate consumption of alcohol can be beneficial by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing HDL cholesterol levels 
B) decreasing HDL cholesterol levels 
C) increasing LDL cholesterol levels 
D) increasing LDL cholesterol and decreasing HDL cholesterol levels 
A) increasing HDL cholesterol levels 
B) decreasing HDL cholesterol levels 
C) increasing LDL cholesterol levels 
D) increasing LDL cholesterol and decreasing HDL cholesterol levels

Question 2

A larger person requires more alcohol to attain the same BAC levels because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) there is a greater opportunity to urinate 
B) there are more bodily fluids to absorb the alcohol 
C) there is a larger liver to metabolize the alcohol 
D) a bigger person tends to drink more in the first place 
A) there is a greater opportunity to urinate 
B) there are more bodily fluids to absorb the alcohol 
C) there is a larger liver to metabolize the alcohol 
D) a bigger person tends to drink more in the first place

Question 3

Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) aldehyde dehydrogenase is to acetic acid 
B) the liver is to the stomach 
C) oxygen is to carbon dioxide 
D) later is to earlier 
A) aldehyde dehydrogenase is to acetic acid 
B) the liver is to the stomach 
C) oxygen is to carbon dioxide 
D) later is to earlier

Question 4

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is being excreted through the urine 
B) is water soluble 
C) is being excreted from the lungs 
D) that is breathed out is flammable 
A) is being excreted through the urine 
B) is water soluble 
C) is being excreted from the lungs 
D) that is breathed out is flammable

Question 5

Discuss two individual factors that influence the rate or character of alcohol metabolism in the body.

Accepted Answer

There are several individual factors tha

Question 6

One of the major effects of alcohol on sleep is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) suppression of tossing and turning 
B) suppression of REM sleep 
C) suppression of nightmares 
D) suppression of water reabsorption 
A) suppression of tossing and turning 
B) suppression of REM sleep 
C) suppression of nightmares 
D) suppression of water reabsorption

Question 7

If a particular type of distilled spirit has a relatively high level of congeners in it,then the following prediction holds regarding the likelihood of getting a hangover.

Accepted Answer

A) It is unlikely that a hangover will occur. 
B) It is likely that a hangover will occur. 
C) It is impossible to predict the outcome. 
D) Only moderate amounts of congeners will increase its likelihood. 
A) It is unlikely that a hangover will occur. 
B) It is likely that a hangover will occur. 
C) It is impossible to predict the outcome. 
D) Only moderate amounts of congeners will increase its likelihood.

Question 8

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in the U.S.states and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.05 percent 
B) 0.06 percent 
C) 0.08 percent 
D) 0.10 percent 
A) 0.05 percent 
B) 0.06 percent 
C) 0.08 percent 
D) 0.10 percent

Question 9

Alcohol requires __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a special enzyme in order for it to be digested 
B) a relatively long time to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract 
C) special enzymes in the liver in order to be metabolized 
D) initial excretion through the bladder 
A) a special enzyme in order for it to be digested 
B) a relatively long time to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract 
C) special enzymes in the liver in order to be metabolized 
D) initial excretion through the bladder

Question 10

_________ is the process of creating alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) Fermentation 
B) Permutation 
C) Condensation 
D) Extraction 
A) Fermentation 
B) Permutation 
C) Condensation 
D) Extraction

Question 11

BACCHUS is an organization that concerns itself with issues related to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) drunk driving 
B) alcohol consumption on college and university campuses 
C) alcohol dependence 
D) underage drinking 
A) drunk driving 
B) alcohol consumption on college and university campuses 
C) alcohol dependence 
D) underage drinking

Question 12

Men who are drunk have less sexual desire and decreased capacity to perform sexually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Early forms of beer resemble bread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 60 
D) 95 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 60 
D) 95

Question 15

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,lowering the minimum BAC level to 0.08 percent has saved approximately ______ lives per year.

Accepted Answer

A) 250 
B) 500 
C) 2,500 
D) 10,000 
A) 250 
B) 500 
C) 2,500 
D) 10,000

Question 16

As the amount of food in the stomach increases,the time it takes to feel intoxicated decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Alcoholic impairment of cortical mechanisms that inhibit our behavior is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the cognitive-expectation theory 
B) the cortical release theory 
C) the disinhibition theory 
D) the pharmacological paradox theory 
A) the cognitive-expectation theory 
B) the cortical release theory 
C) the disinhibition theory 
D) the pharmacological paradox theory

Question 18

The characteristic flavoring and aroma of beer are a result of adding __________.

Accepted Answer

A) hops 
B) barley malt 
C) mash 
D) fermented alcohol 
A) hops 
B) barley malt 
C) mash 
D) fermented alcohol

Question 19

The three basic forms of alcoholic beverages are wine,beer,and gin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alcohol is fully digested before being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Moderate consumption of alcohol can be beneficial by __________.

A larger person requires more alcohol to attain the same BAC levels because __________.

Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as __________.

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Discuss two individual factors that influence the rate or character of alcohol metabolism in the body.

One of the major effects of alcohol on sleep is __________.

If a particular type of distilled spirit has a relatively high level of congeners in it,then the following prediction holds regarding the likelihood of getting a hangover.

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in the U.S.states and Canada.

Alcohol requires __________.

_________ is the process of creating alcohol.

BACCHUS is an organization that concerns itself with issues related to __________.

Men who are drunk have less sexual desire and decreased capacity to perform sexually.

Early forms of beer resemble bread.

About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,lowering the minimum BAC level to 0.08 percent has saved approximately ______ lives per year.

As the amount of food in the stomach increases,the time it takes to feel intoxicated decreases.

Alcoholic impairment of cortical mechanisms that inhibit our behavior is referred to as __________.

The characteristic flavoring and aroma of beer are a result of adding __________.

The three basic forms of alcoholic beverages are wine,beer,and gin.

Alcohol is fully digested before being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.

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Moderate consumption of alcohol can be beneficial by __________.

A larger person requires more alcohol to attain the same BAC levels because __________.

Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as __________.

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Discuss two individual factors that influence the rate or character of alcohol metabolism in the body.

One of the major effects of alcohol on sleep is __________.

If a particular type of distilled spirit has a relatively high level of congeners in it,then the following prediction holds regarding the likelihood of getting a hangover.

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in the U.S.states and Canada.

Alcohol requires __________.

_________ is the process of creating alcohol.

BACCHUS is an organization that concerns itself with issues related to __________.

Men who are drunk have less sexual desire and decreased capacity to perform sexually.

Early forms of beer resemble bread.

About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,lowering the minimum BAC level to 0.08 percent has saved approximately ______ lives per year.

As the amount of food in the stomach increases,the time it takes to feel intoxicated decreases.

Alcoholic impairment of cortical mechanisms that inhibit our behavior is referred to as __________.

The characteristic flavoring and aroma of beer are a result of adding __________.

The three basic forms of alcoholic beverages are wine,beer,and gin.

Alcohol is fully digested before being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.

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Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

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Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

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