Question 1

Alcohol dehydrogenase breaks alcohol down into __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetic acid 
B)  oxygen and carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon dioxide and water 
D)  acetaldehyde 
A)  acetic acid 
B)  oxygen and carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon dioxide and water 
D)  acetaldehyde

Question 2

Which receptor is a key factor in understanding the effect of alcohol in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA receptor 
B)  adenosine receptor 
C)  THC-sensitive receptor 
D)  serotonin receptor 
A)  GABA receptor 
B)  adenosine receptor 
C)  THC-sensitive receptor 
D)  serotonin receptor

Question 3

About ____% 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 4

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The chief way for alcohol to be excreted is through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the urine 
B)  the exhalation of air from the lungs 
C)  the combination with digested food 
D)  the blood-brain barrier 
A)  the urine 
B)  the exhalation of air from the lungs 
C)  the combination with digested food 
D)  the blood-brain barrier

Question 6

About two-thirds of university students report that drinking to get drunk is an important reason for drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Consumption of alcohol tends to encourage __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater fat storage 
B)  greater protein excretion 
C)  faster oxidation acetic acid 
D)  abstinence from other drugs 
A)  greater fat storage 
B)  greater protein excretion 
C)  faster oxidation acetic acid 
D)  abstinence from other drugs

Question 8

In most provinces, new/novice drivers are required to have a zero BAC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If alcohol is entering the body rapidly, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver is unable to keep up 
B)  absorption through the small intestine goes down 
C)  more carbon dioxide will be ingested 
D)  absorption in the stomach will shut down 
A)  the liver is unable to keep up 
B)  absorption through the small intestine goes down 
C)  more carbon dioxide will be ingested 
D)  absorption in the stomach will shut down

Question 10

Distilled spirits is another name for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  beer with alcohol content above 4% 
B)  a fortified wine 
C)  liquor of any type 
D)  liquor with an alcohol content approximating 95% 
A)  beer with alcohol content above 4% 
B)  a fortified wine 
C)  liquor of any type 
D)  liquor with an alcohol content approximating 95%

Question 11

The average LD50 blood-alcohol concentration level is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.15% 
B)  0.25% 
C)  0.50% 
D)  0.75% 
A)  0.15% 
B)  0.25% 
C)  0.50% 
D)  0.75%

Question 12

In North America in 1830, the average per capita intake was ____ drinks per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  six

Question 13

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 14

Moderation is to temperance as complete stoppage is to prohibition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The characteristic flavouring 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 16

The anti-alcohol movement in the United States and Canada eventually moved from a philosophy of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibition to temperance 
B)  decriminalization to legalization 
C)  liberalism to conservatism 
D)  temperance to prohibition 
A)  prohibition to temperance 
B)  decriminalization to legalization 
C)  liberalism to conservatism 
D)  temperance to prohibition

Question 17

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful, using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Oxidation by alcohol dehydrogenase occurs ______ oxidation by aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Accepted Answer

A)  before 
B)  after 
C)  at the same time as 
D)  sometimes before, sometimes after (depending upon the level of alcohol) 
A)  before 
B)  after 
C)  at the same time as 
D)  sometimes before, sometimes after (depending upon the level of alcohol)

Question 19

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 20

If you consumed a one-third to one-half ounce of pure alcohol steadily per hour, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you would pass out after the fourth hour 
B)  you would feel intoxicated by the third hour 
C)  you would not feel intoxicated 
D)  you would be intoxicated by the sixth hour 
A)  you would pass out after the fourth hour 
B)  you would feel intoxicated by the third hour 
C)  you would not feel intoxicated 
D)  you would be intoxicated by the sixth hour

Alcohol dehydrogenase breaks alcohol down into __________.

Which receptor is a key factor in understanding the effect of alcohol in the brain?

About ____% of alcohol is excreted in the urine.

The LD₅₀/ED₅₀ ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

The chief way for alcohol to be excreted is through __________.

About two-thirds of university students report that drinking to get drunk is an important reason for drinking.

Consumption of alcohol tends to encourage __________.

In most provinces, new/novice drivers are required to have a zero BAC.

If alcohol is entering the body rapidly, __________.

Distilled spirits is another name for __________.

The average LD₅₀ blood-alcohol concentration level is __________.

In North America in 1830, the average per capita intake was ____ drinks per day.

Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as __________.

Moderation is to temperance as complete stoppage is to prohibition.

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

The anti-alcohol movement in the United States and Canada eventually moved from a philosophy of __________.

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful, using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

Oxidation by alcohol dehydrogenase occurs ______ oxidation by aldehyde dehydrogenase.

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

If you consumed a one-third to one-half ounce of pure alcohol steadily per hour, __________.

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Alcohol dehydrogenase breaks alcohol down into __________.

Which receptor is a key factor in understanding the effect of alcohol in the brain?

About ____% of alcohol is excreted in the urine.

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

The chief way for alcohol to be excreted is through __________.

About two-thirds of university students report that drinking to get drunk is an important reason for drinking.

Consumption of alcohol tends to encourage __________.

In most provinces, new/novice drivers are required to have a zero BAC.

If alcohol is entering the body rapidly, __________.

Distilled spirits is another name for __________.

The average LD50 blood-alcohol concentration level is __________.

In North America in 1830, the average per capita intake was ____ drinks per day.

Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as __________.

Moderation is to temperance as complete stoppage is to prohibition.

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

The anti-alcohol movement in the United States and Canada eventually moved from a philosophy of __________.

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful, using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

Oxidation by alcohol dehydrogenase occurs ______ oxidation by aldehyde dehydrogenase.

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

If you consumed a one-third to one-half ounce of pure alcohol steadily per hour, __________.

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The LD₅₀/ED₅₀ ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

The average LD₅₀ blood-alcohol concentration level is __________.