UDA Chapter 5a Quiz

A key enzyme involved in the metabolism of alcohol is ______ and is located in the ______ and the ______

alcohol dehydrogenase; stomach; liver

The effects of alcohol ______ negative emotions such as loneliness, depression, and anger.

deepen

The national minimum legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Since 1993 the rate of underage binge drinking in the United States has

increased 50%

On average, the body can metabolize and eliminate 1 ounce of pure alcohol (the equivalent of about 1.5 standard drinks) in what time frame?

three hours

Every state defines the legal limit for driving while intoxicated (whether or not the driver can function) as a blood alcohol concentration of

0.08

In the United States, approximately what percentage of hospital admissions are due to medical complications related alcohol use?

25-30%

Prolonged heavy drinking increases sexual functioning, desire, and the intensity of orgasm

False

The alcoholic content of most U.S. wines is generally lower than European wines.

False

The effects of long-term alcohol abuse on physical health, neurochemistry, and cellular function are fewer and less harsh than for most other psychoactive drugs

False

Susceptibility to blackouts and brownouts is also a marker for susceptibility to alcoholism.

True