Alcohol and the Body Answers

Drinking five ounces of wine is better for the body than drinking twelve ounces of beer because there's less pure alcohol in a glass of wine.

Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink.

Which of the following is NOT true about drinking too much alcohol? A. Drinking alcohol may cause people to engage in risky sexual behavior. B. Drinking alcohol and driving may lead to car accidents. C. Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced ability to make good decisions. D. Drinking alcohol lowers inhibitions, leading to poor decision making. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? A.It is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.B.It is against the law to use a false identification card to purchase alcohol. C.It is against the law to buy or consume alcohol when you're under the age of 21. D.It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you're 21.

95% of violent crimes committed on college campuses are alcohol-related. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics?A.Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. B.Alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases. C.Alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism. D.Although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers.

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)? A. BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed. B. BAC varies from one individual to the next. C. BAC is used to determine level of intoxication. D. BAC is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed? A.propanolB.methanolC.butanolD.ethanol

Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence? A.Driving under the influence can lead to heavy penalties, fines, and extended jail time but only for repeat offenders. B.Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk. C.If a person causes any deaths while driving under the influence, he or she may face some heavy fines and have his or her license revoked. D.Adolescents who drive while under the influence will face less severe fines and penalties since they're underage.

Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.

Paula believes that drinking will help her relax and calm her nerves. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing her decision to drink alcohol? A.risk-takingB.expectationsC.hereditaryD.environmental

Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol? A.Alcohol content, which can be found on the label, is expressed as a percent. B.Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system. C.Before alcohol is metabolized in the body, it is an active brain drug and a cellular toxin. D.Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented.

Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.