Alcohol and the Body

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

TRUE

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? A. problems with shyness B. problems with impulse control C. problems with language outbursts D. problems with hyperactivity

A. problems with shyness

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life? A. Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life. B. Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance. C. Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years. D. Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.

A. Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use? A. confusion B. cirrhosis C. blindness D. tremors

A. confusion

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs. B. Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder. C. Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels. D. Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.

A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol? A. amount and rate of intake B. intellectual capacity C. gender and body size D. weight and age

B. intellectual capacity

Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction. T F

FALSE

Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning. T F

TRUE

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment. T F

TRUE

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart. T F

TRUE