Chapter 4 & 4.5 Quiz #4
The ono-alcoholic components found in red wine, brandy, and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:
congeners
Moderate alcohol consumption is always assosciated with health benefits.
false
On average, a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.
false
Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregancy?
fetal alcohol syndrome
Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairement or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels. This condition is known as:
functional tolerance
Alcohol does not require digestion before it can be absorbed.
true
Alcohol is considered a drug.
true
Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death in Americans.
true
The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcoholc consumption?
vitamin D
Which of the following is a potential health benefit of moderate alcohol consumption?
increased HDL cholesterol
Alcohol is primarily metqabolized by the:
liver
Which of the following is a conditionn in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?
metabolic intolerance
Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:
one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.
The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:
complete abstinence
A 6-oz glass of wine is equivalent to one alcoholic drink.
false
Alcohol provides how many kcal/g energy?
7
Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?
12 oz of beer
Moderate alcohol consumption raises LDL cholesterol.
False
Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?
resveratrol
Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:
stomach