Question 1

Alcohol breakdown is determined by the speed with which __________ does its work.

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach 
B)  the small intestine 
C)  acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
A)  the stomach 
B)  the small intestine 
C)  acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 
D)  alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 2

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine in the nucleus accumbens 
B)  dopamine in the cerebral cortex 
C)  serotonin in the reticular formation 
D)  acetylcholine in the spinal cord 
A)  dopamine in the nucleus accumbens 
B)  dopamine in the cerebral cortex 
C)  serotonin in the reticular formation 
D)  acetylcholine in the spinal cord

Question 3

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Analogy: Beer is to distilled spirits as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ale is to brandy 
B)  gin is to vodka 
C)  modern-day beer is to ancient Egyptian beer 
D)  honey is to juniper 
A)  ale is to brandy 
B)  gin is to vodka 
C)  modern-day beer is to ancient Egyptian beer 
D)  honey is to juniper

Question 5

Moderate drinking (no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) reduces the risk of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most of the alcohol consumed is absorbed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach 
B)  the small intestine 
C)  the liver 
D)  the large intestine 
A)  the stomach 
B)  the small intestine 
C)  the liver 
D)  the large intestine

Question 7

Producing more than 15% alcohol content can kill yeast, which results in stopping the fermentation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Barley malt and mash are products that are involved in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the fermentation process 
B)  the making of malt varieties of beer 
C)  the distillation of alcohol 
D)  the making of beer 
A)  the fermentation process 
B)  the making of malt varieties of beer 
C)  the distillation of alcohol 
D)  the making of beer

Question 9

When alcohol is withdrawn after being ingested before bedtime for a series of nights, there is a tendency to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience nightmares 
B)  experience bedwetting 
C)  experience nocturnal hallucinations 
D)  experience a strange feeling of euphoria 
A)  experience nightmares 
B)  experience bedwetting 
C)  experience nocturnal hallucinations 
D)  experience a strange feeling of euphoria

Question 10

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is about

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  14 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  14

Question 11

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The average alcohol consumption in Canada is approximately 1.5 standard drinks per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The impression that alcohol warms the body comes from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its ability to be a peripheral vasodilator 
B)  its ability to be a peripheral vasoconstrictor 
C)  its ability to produce a pale skin 
D)  public relations agents for St. Bernard dogs around the world 
A)  its ability to be a peripheral vasodilator 
B)  its ability to be a peripheral vasoconstrictor 
C)  its ability to produce a pale skin 
D)  public relations agents for St. Bernard dogs around the world

Question 14

High quantities of a natural substance in red wine known as resveratrol caused mice to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience fatigue more quickly than usual 
B)  to be less susceptible to the elevations in glucose and insulin that normally result from eating a high-fat diet 
C)  experience extreme liver toxicity 
D)  experience lowered cognitive functioning 
A)  experience fatigue more quickly than usual 
B)  to be less susceptible to the elevations in glucose and insulin that normally result from eating a high-fat diet 
C)  experience extreme liver toxicity 
D)  experience lowered cognitive functioning

Question 15

Alcohol inhibits the activity of GABA in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Champagne is bubbly because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide is pumped into the bottle 
B)  the wine is bottled before the yeast is gone 
C)  brandy is added 
D)  the wine goes through a further distillation process following fermentation 
A)  carbon dioxide is pumped into the bottle 
B)  the wine is bottled before the yeast is gone 
C)  brandy is added 
D)  the wine goes through a further distillation process following fermentation

Question 17

Antidiuretic hormone is inhibited by alcohol, leading to a tendency toward __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea and vomiting 
B)  increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys 
C)  more concentrated urine 
D)  greater amounts of urine excreted 
A)  nausea and vomiting 
B)  increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys 
C)  more concentrated urine 
D)  greater amounts of urine excreted

Question 18

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages, the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  isopropyl alcohol 
B)  ethyl alcohol 
C)  methyl alcohol 
D)  none of the above 
A)  isopropyl alcohol 
B)  ethyl alcohol 
C)  methyl alcohol 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Taverns in North America during the nineteenth century __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  were often used as churches 
B)  served as voting places during elections 
C)  were revered by all levels of society 
D)  all of the above 
A)  were often used as churches 
B)  served as voting places during elections 
C)  were revered by all levels of society 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

The maximum alcohol content fermentation can produce is 15-16%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alcohol breakdown is determined by the speed with which __________ does its work.

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Analogy: Beer is to distilled spirits as __________.

Moderate drinking (no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) reduces the risk of dementia.

Most of the alcohol consumed is absorbed by __________.

Producing more than 15% alcohol content can kill yeast, which results in stopping the fermentation process.

Barley malt and mash are products that are involved in __________.

When alcohol is withdrawn after being ingested before bedtime for a series of nights, there is a tendency to __________.

The LD₅₀/ED₅₀ ratio for alcohol is about

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in Canada and the United States.

The average alcohol consumption in Canada is approximately 1.5 standard drinks per day.

The impression that alcohol warms the body comes from __________.

High quantities of a natural substance in red wine known as resveratrol caused mice to __________.

Alcohol inhibits the activity of GABA in the brain.

Champagne is bubbly because __________.

Antidiuretic hormone is inhibited by alcohol, leading to a tendency toward __________.

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages, the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

Taverns in North America during the nineteenth century __________.

The maximum alcohol content fermentation can produce is 15-16%.

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Alcohol breakdown is determined by the speed with which __________ does its work.

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Analogy: Beer is to distilled spirits as __________.

Moderate drinking (no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) reduces the risk of dementia.

Most of the alcohol consumed is absorbed by __________.

Producing more than 15% alcohol content can kill yeast, which results in stopping the fermentation process.

Barley malt and mash are products that are involved in __________.

When alcohol is withdrawn after being ingested before bedtime for a series of nights, there is a tendency to __________.

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is about

The blood-alcohol concentration of _____ defines being legally drunk in Canada and the United States.

The average alcohol consumption in Canada is approximately 1.5 standard drinks per day.

The impression that alcohol warms the body comes from __________.

High quantities of a natural substance in red wine known as resveratrol caused mice to __________.

Alcohol inhibits the activity of GABA in the brain.

Champagne is bubbly because __________.

Antidiuretic hormone is inhibited by alcohol, leading to a tendency toward __________.

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages, the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

Taverns in North America during the nineteenth century __________.

The maximum alcohol content fermentation can produce is 15-16%.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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