Chapter 9 quiz

Americans drank more alcohol per capita in 1830 than they drink today. A. TrueB. False

A

At what BAC does an individual typically experience major impairment in gross motor functions like standing and walking? A. .15 B. .10 C. .20 D. .08

A

Based on results of experiments studying alcohol's effects on "divided attention" tasks, several groups including the AMA have recommended that the legal level of intoxication be uniform across the U.S. at a BAC of A. .05% B. .08% C. .10% D. .15%

A

How does alcohol differ from other foods? A. alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it B. alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach C. alcohol does not provide calories D. all of the options listed

A

How many groups are involved in the balanced placebo design? A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 2

A

In __________ tolerance, a person must consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to maintain a certain BAC. A. dispositional B. cross C. protracted functional D. acute functional

A

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body, mainly in the ____. A. liver B. pancreas C. small intestine D. kidneys

A

The "Asian flushing response" brought about by alcohol use is due to a build-up of ___. A. acetaldehyde B. acetylcholine C. aldehyde isozyme D. anandamide

A

The French custom of drinking 1-2 glasses of ___________ per day appears to be related to a lowered risk of coronary heart disease. A. red wine B. white wine C. cognac D. beer

A

The average adult would reach alcohol's LD-50 by drinking _________ standard drinks an hour. A. 25 B. 50 C. 35 D. 15

A

The first beers were produced in ____. A. Egypt B. England C. Milwaukee D. Belgium

A

The legal level of intoxication in all 50 U.S. states is a BAC of A. .08 B. .10 C. .02 D. .05

A

What type of alcohol is used in the production of alcoholic beverages? A. ethanol B. methyl alcohol C. isopropyl alcohol D. wood alcohol

A

Alcohol's influence on body sway is due to its effects on the cerebellum. A. TrueB. False

B

Because dispositional tolerance far outpaces protracted functional tolerance, the person becomes more susceptible to serious health and other consequences of heavy alcohol consumption. A. TrueB. False

B

Grayouts probably reflect state-dependent learning. A. TrueB. False

B

How does dessert wine differ from regular red wine? A. it is made using skinless red grapes B. it has a higher alcohol content C. white grapes are used D. carbon dioxide is added

B

If a man has had 8 drinks in two hours, his estimated BAC would be A. .10 B. .17 C. .20 D. .12

B

Korsakoff's Syndrome A. involves damage to the brain structure B. all of the options listed C. produces serious impairments in short-term memory D. often includes considerable confusion and confabulation E. is most directly due to alcohol abuse

B

Research indicates that gender has little impact on the moderate-drinking heart-health relationship. A. TrueB. False

B

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of ____. A. all of these B. hard liquor C. wine and hard liquor only D. wine E. beer

B

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome has been linked to _____ deficiency. A. Vitamin C B. thiamine C. Vitamin A D. iron

B

When was Prohibition repealed? A. 1929 B. 1933 C. 1917 D. 1942

B

Which neurotransmitter receptors does alcohol affect? A. serotonin and dopamine only B. all of the options listed C. GABA-benzodiazepine D. dopamine E. serotonin

B

Which of the following is an example of a Phase 2 alcohol withdrawal symptom? A. shakes B. grand mal seizures C. very high body temperature and abnormally rapid heart beat D. hallucinations

B

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is what proof? A. 90 B. 30 C. 120 D. 60

C

According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, _________ of the United States sample reported heavy alcohol use in the month preceding the interview. A. 10-11% B. 25-26% C. 6-7% D. 30-31%

C

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes __________. A. constipation B. diarrhea C. increased urination D. decreased appetite

C

Molasses are used in the distillation of ___. A. whiskey B. brandy C. rum D. vodka

C

When calculating per capita alcohol consumption, the U.S. Census considers all individuals over the age of _________. A. 18 B. 16 C. 14 D. 21

C

_________ is the process by which the energy in foods is released in the form of heat and work. A. Metabolism B. Hydrogenation C. Oxidation D. Excretion

C

___________ 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. A. delirium tremens B. Korsakoff's syndrome C. pylorospasm D. alcohol cardiomyopathy

C

A standard drink is defined as _________ of alcohol. A. 2 ounces B. 1/4 ounce C. 1 ounce D. 1/2 ounce

D

Alcohol works as a peripheral dilator. This causes __________. A. blackouts B. nausea C. dizziness D. the skin to feel warm and turn red

D

Fermentation begins when _________ is dissolved in water and exposed to air. A. ethanol B. carbon dioxide C. yeast D. sugar

D

Fermented beverages have an alcohol content no higher than ___. A. 25% B. 40% C. 5% D. 15%

D

In the U.S., 20 ounces of a beverage that is 25% alcohol contains __________ ounces of alcohol. A. 10 B. 15 C. 4 D. 5

D

Mixing alcohol and __________ is a common method of intended and unintended suicides. A. marijuana B. antibiotics C. benzodiazepines D. barbiturates

D

When considering data on per capita consumption from a public health point of view, "heavy" drinking is defined as _____________. A. daily drinking B. over 10 drinks per occasion C. experiencing withdrawal D. experiencing negative consequences of drinking

D

Why does prolonged use of alcohol result in the development of a "beer belly"? A. because of the added calories B. because prolonged use results in a poor diet C. because of eating binges associated with alcohol use D. because alcohol reduces the amount of fat in the body that is oxidized

D