Tabacco, Alcohol, and Drugs - Alcohol - Alcohol and the Body

True

Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it's causing.

D

Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol? A. nervous system B. digestive system C. respiratory system D. reproductive system

B

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol? A. amount and rate of intake B. intellectual capacity C. gender and body size D. weight and age

False

Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

True

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

True

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

True

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs. B. Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder. C. Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels. D. Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.

B

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system? A. Production of stomach acid increases, which can result in nausea or vomiting. B. Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop. C. When alcohol is metabolized in the liver, the chemicals can cause inflammation and scarring. D. Alcohol can lead the kidneys to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration.

B

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life? A. Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life. B. Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance. C. Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years. D. Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.