Question 1

The highest concentration of ethanol is found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  beer
B)  wine
C)  distilled spirits
D)  wine coolers

Question 2

An early sign of alcohol-induced liver damage is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver cirrhosis
B)  ascites
C)  jaundice
D)  steatosis

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  simple sugars,such as maltose
B)  yeast
C)  carbon dioxide
D)  bacteria

Question 4

A chronic alcoholic presents with muscle twitching and cramping.He is also complaining of spasms in his muscles that he cannot seem to control.What nutrient is he likely deficient in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron
B)  Folate
C)  Magnesium
D)  Niacin

Question 5

Women absorb 30-35% more ethanol directly from the stomach than men because women ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have slower rates of gastric emptying
B)  tend to eat more food when consuming alcoholic beverages
C)  have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenase in the cells lining the stomach
D)  absorb all substances,including ethanol,more efficiently

Question 6

Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body,it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How would moderate alcohol consumption benefit a 70-year-old widow who has no previous history of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol could stimulate her appetite to get more needed nutrients and calories.
B)  Alcohol could improve her production of estrogen.
C)  Alcohol could decrease her chances of developing type II diabetes.
D)  Alcohol could help her absorb more nutrients.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  catalase
B)  MEOS
C)  alcohol dehydrogenase
D)  peroxidase

Question 9

Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men
B)  up to 7 drinks per week for women and 14 drinks per week for men
C)  up to 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men
D)  less than 1 drink per day for women and men

Question 12

The small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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-12

Question 15

Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive diffusion
B)  facilitated diffusion
C)  simple diffusion
D)  active transport

Question 16

Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin,thiamin,vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,and folate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elderly adults
B)  teenagers
C)  college students
D)  middle-aged adults

Question 18

Alcohol requires no digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following individuals would show signs of alcohol intoxication the fastest?

Accepted Answer

A)  25-year-old male with a normal BMI who has not eaten today
B)  35-year-old female with a normal BMI who has eaten a high fat meal 1/2 hour before starting to drink
C)  22-year-old female with a high BMI who has eaten a high carbohydrate meal just before ordering her first drink
D)  28-year-old male with a high BMI who has had a protein shake before ordering his first drink

Question 20

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no alcohol at all
B)  limit to one drink per week
C)  to follow current guidelines for moderate drinking
D)  to avoid binge drinking

Exam 8: Alcohol

The highest concentration of ethanol is found in ________.

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The small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

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Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine by ________.

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

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

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Which of the following individuals would show signs of alcohol intoxication the fastest?

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Alcohol requires no digestion.

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Women absorb 30-35% more ethanol directly from the stomach than men because women ________.

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

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A chronic alcoholic presents with muscle twitching and cramping.He is also complaining of spasms in his muscles that he cannot seem to control.What nutrient is he likely deficient in?

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Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as ________.

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The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is ________.

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Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body,it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

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Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

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Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin,thiamin,vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,and folate.

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How would moderate alcohol consumption benefit a 70-year-old widow who has no previous history of heart disease?

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

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The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is ________.

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An early sign of alcohol-induced liver damage is ________.

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Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc.

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