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