Alcohol and the Body Answers

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Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?

amount and rate of intake

intellectual capacity

gender and body size

weight and age

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?

nervous system

digestive system

respiratory system

reproductive system

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society?

Alcohol is a contributing factor to many of society's problems, such as budget deficits and healthcare costs

Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.

Apart from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol has a minimal contribution to societal problems

Alcohol is the contributing factor that leads to all of society's problems, including unemployment.

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?

confusion

cirrhosis

blindness

tremors

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