Chapter 9 Exam

The legal level of intoxication in all 50 states in the United Sates is a BAC of __________.

0.08

At what BAC does an individual typically experience major impairment in gross motor functions like standing and walking?

0.15

If a man has had 8 drinks in 2 hours, his estimated BAC would be __________.

0.17

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is __________ proof.

120

The average adult would reach alcohol's LD 50 by drinking __________ standard drinks an hour.

25

Delirium tremens occur in Phase __________ of alcohol withdrawal.

3

In the United States, 20 ounces of a beverage that is 25% ethanol contains __________ ounces of alcohol

5

How does alcohol differ from other foods?

Alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it.

__________ is the shutting of a muscular valve separating the stomach from the intestines that occurs in some people when they drink very large quantities of alcohol.

Korsakoff's syndrome

With blackouts, the individual __________.

cannot recall events that occurred during a drinking occasion

Which of the following drugs is used to treat people with alcohol dependence by interfering with their ability to metabolize alcohol?

disulfiram

What type of alcohol is used in the production of alcoholic beverages?

ethanol

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes __________.

increased urination

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body mainly in the __________.

liver

Because of __________ tolerance, an individual must drink greater amounts of alcohol to achieve a mood change that was once achieved with less alcohol.

protracted

The French custom of drinking 1-2 glasses of __________ per day appears to be related to a lowered risk of coronary heart disease.

red wine

Which of the following has the highest potential alcohol content?

rum

Fermentation begins when __________ is dissolved in water and exposed to air.

sugar

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome has been linked to __________ deficiency.

thiamine

The most effective cure(s) for a hangover is/are __________.

time