Question 1

The process of fermentation involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple sugars, such as maltose
B)  yeast
C)  carbon dioxide
D)  bacteriaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

How does the body metabolize low to moderate amounts of alcohol?

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When the body consumes low to moderate a...

Question 3

When consumed in low to moderate amounts, alcohol is primarily metabolized by the ________________ pathway.

Accepted Answer

A)  catalase
B)  MEOS
C)  alcohol dehydrogenase
D)  peroxidaseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Signs of alcohol poisoning include hypoglycemia and severe dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain to reduce alcohol cravings
B)  the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol
C)  the stomach to prevent alcohol absorption
D)  both the brain to reduce alcohol cravings and the liver to block complete metabolism of alcoholE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Alcohol requires no digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the health consequences to the fetus of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can ha...

Question 8

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased synthesis of proteins made in the liver
B)  abnormal retention of fluid in the abdomen
C)  poor nutritional status
D)  All of these answers are correctE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

An 80-proof vodka or gin is 80% alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a common nutritional concern in alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12 deficiency
B)  protein-energy malnutrition
C)  vitamin A toxicity
D)  iron deficiencyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  citric acid
B)  NADH
C)  acetyl-CoA
D)  pyruvateE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

When the rate of alcohol consumption exceeds the liver's metabolic capacity, blood alcohol levels increase and symptoms of intoxication develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Binge drinking for a male is defined as having _______ or more drinks on a single occasion.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  4
C)  5
D)  10E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A blood alcohol level of _____ is defined as legal intoxication in the U.S.and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05
B)  0.08
C)  0.10
D)  0.50E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What percent of North Americans consume alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  10%
B)  33%
C)  62%
D)  84%E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

List 3 signs of alcohol dependency.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol dependency, also known as alcoho...

Question 17

Describe 3 of the factors that increase the risk of developing alcohol dependency or alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

1) Genetics: Research has shown that gen...

Question 18

The risk of developing a problem with alcohol is higher in those ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  with a biological parent with alcohol problems
B)  who are women
C)  who begin drinking heavily in middle-age
D)  who are of Asian descentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The problems of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are very infrequent in the United States
B)  affect nearly 1 in 3 Americans over a lifetime
C)  are untreatable problems
D)  affect only those with other serious problems, such as poverty, unemployment, or mental health disordersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is the _______ deficiency disease that results from severe alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A
B)  thiamin
C)  niacin
D)  vitamin B-12E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Alcohol requires no digestion.

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