Deck 20: Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Question 1

What occurs during blackout drinking?

A)impaired vision.
B)memory loss.
C)loss of consciousness.
D)an arrest for driving under the influence.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Why does the body give alcohol metabolic priority?

A)It is fat soluble and can be stored in adipose tissue.
B)It is a carbohydrate and can be used as a source of energy by the brain.
C)It can be stored for later use in the liver.
D)It is a toxin.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which statement about alcohol absorption is FALSE?

A)Most alcohol absorption occurs in the stomach.
B)Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by slowing stomach emptying.
C)Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by reducing the amount of alcohol in direct contact with the stomach wall.
D)Alcohol absorption is rapid on an empty stomach so its effects are almost immediate.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Alcohol can cause permanent damage to the brain at which stages of the lifecycle?

A)during the development of the fetus
B)during childhood.
C)during adolescence.
D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 5

Alcohol provides how many kcal/g?

A)4
B)7
C)9
D)12

Question 6

Alcohol consumption exceeds an individual's tolerance for alcohol and impairs mental and physical ability.What is being described?

A)depressant effect of alcohol
B)the consequence of drinking more than 5 drinks in less than two hours.
C)alcohol poisoning
D)Both (b)and (c)

Question 7

Which molecule is found in alcoholic beverages?

A)methanol
B)ethanol
C)isopropanol
D)propanol

Question 8

Alcohol dehydrogenase directly converts alcohol to which compound?

A)acetyl CoA
B)acrylamide
C)pyruvate.
D)acetaldehyde.

Question 9

Which body cells have the highest ADH activity?

A)stomach
B)mouth
C)liver
D)kidney

Question 10

Why do women become intoxicated after consuming less alcohol than men?

A)women have lower levels of an enzyme,in the liver,that breaks down alcohol in the liver.
B)women have lower levels of ADH in the stomach so more acetaldehyde enters the blood stream.
C)women have a higher % lean body mass and cannot store alcohol in fat tissue.
D)women have a lower % lean body mass and this results in a higher blood alcohol concentration.

Question 11

What does NOT influence alcoholism?

A)age when drinking starts.
B)genetics.
C)environment.
D)type of alcohol consumed.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a means of alcohol excretion?

A)Excretion in the urine.
B)Exhalation via the lungs.
C)Elimination in the feces.
D)All of the above answer choices are means of excretion.

Question 13

How is alcohol metabolized in the colon?

A)Alcohol in the blood is transported into the colon and bacteria convert it to acetaldehyde.
B)Alcohol that is not absorbed by other parts of the digestive tract enters the colon and is converted to acetaldehyde.
C)Alcohol enters the colon from the liver via the portal vein and it is metabolized by colon cells as a source of energy.
D)Alcohol from the blood is metabolized by MEOS,in the microsome of the colon cell.

Question 14

How long after ingestion does alcohol concentration peak in the blood?

A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)1 hour
D)1½ hours

Question 15

Which statement about the microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)is FALSE?

A)The MEOS is particularly important when larger amounts of alcohol are consumed.
B)The MEOS requires the input of energy.
C)The MEOS produces reactive oxygen molecules that can contribute to liver disease.
D)The rate at which the MEOS breaks down alcohol is fairly constant,regardless of how much is consumed

Question 16

If an average drink contains 12g of alcohol,approximately how many calories does the alcohol contribute?

A)25
B)110
C)50
D)80

Question 17

A person consumes 5 or more drinks on a single occasion.What is being described?

A)binge drinking
B)alcohol poisoning
C)blackout drinking
D)alcoholism

Question 18

Which does NOT occur as a consequence of the metabolism of alcohol by ADH?

A)the production of acetyl CoA.
B)a build up of NADH.
C)the speeding up of the citric acid cycle.
D)the synthesis of fatty acids and their accumulation in the liver.

Question 19

Which of the following factors will NOT decrease peak blood concentrations of alcohol??

A)weighing more.
B)being male.
C)using carbonated mixers.
D)having food in the stomach.

Question 20

When alcohol concentrations impair functioning,what is affected first?

A)large-muscle control.
B)vision.
C)reasoning.
D)speech.

Question 21

Alcoholic liver disease progresses from fatty liver,to alcoholic hepatitis,to cirrhosis.Explain the progression of each of these conditions.

Question 22

Which of the following is a physiological effect of chronic alcohol consumption?

A)fatty liver
B)alcoholic hepatitis
C)cirrhosis
D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 23

What is inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol consumption called?

A)liver cancer.
B)alcoholic hepatitis.
C)fatty liver.
D)cirrhosis.

Question 24

Which of the following statements about alcohol consumption and malnutrition is FALSE?

A)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition because it adds kcalories to the diet but few nutrients.
B)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by reducing the absorption of nutrients.
C)Alcohol consumption causes weight loss.
D)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by altering the storage,metabolism,and excretion of some nutrients.

Question 25

What is the first phase of alcoholic liver disease?

A)liver cancer.
B)alcoholic hepatitis.
C)fatty liver.
D)cirrhosis.

Question 26

How is alcohol absorbed across the digestive tract? What factors alter the rate of absorption?

Question 27

What is the purpose of Canada's low risk alcohol drinking guidelines?

A)to promote moderate drinking
B)to recommend that people start drinking for health benefits
C)to assist Canadians who drink on how to do so moderately and safely.
D)all of the above.

Question 28

What are ALL the phases,in order,of alcoholic liver disease?

A)Fatty liver,alcoholic hepatitis,cirrhosis
B)Cirrhosis,fatty liver,alcoholic hepatitis
C)alcoholic hepatitis,cirrhosis,fatty liver
D)fatty liver,cirrhosis,alcoholic hepatitis,liver cancer

Question 29

Joe's uncle Mike has been a heavy drinker for years.He has just been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.Describe the damage that has occurred to Uncle Mike's liver and how it worsened over the years to become cirrhosis.

Question 30

Which statement accurately describe the effect of light to moderate drinking on disease risk?

A)It reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
B)It increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
C)It reduces the risk of cancer.
D)It increases the risk of cancer.

Question 31

Which statement about the nutritional impact of alcohol is CORRECT?

A)Alcohol provides few kcalories,so its consumption may lead people to be deficient in energy.
B)Alcohol contains B vitamins,so it is an acceptable substitute for grain products.
C)As the percent of kcalories from alcohol increases,the risk of deficiency increases.
D)Alcohol is typically substituted for fat in the diet.

Question 32

Which is NOT a beneficial effect of alcohol?

A)increasing HDL cholesterol.
B)increasing triglycerides.
C)decreasing LDL cholesterol oxidation.
D)decreasing platelet aggregation.

Question 33

In addition to the beneficial effects of alcohol,red wine contains which beneficial compounds?

A)omega-3 fatty acids
B)indoles
C)polyphenols
D)iron and sodium

Question 34

How does chronic excessive alcohol consumption lead to primary and secondary malnutrition?

Question 35

Alcoholic hepatitis can affect which organ of the body?

A)liver
B)kidney
C)pancreatic
D)cardiac

Question 36

Alcohol impairs absorption by causing inflammation of which of the following?

A)stomach
B)intestine
C)pancreas
D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 37

The most significant physiological effects of alcohol consumption occur in which organ?

A)liver.
B)brain.
C)heart.
D)stomach.

Question 38

Explain how alcohol is metabolized through ADH.What are the negative health consequences of this pathway?

Question 39

Which of the following is a way to reduce your chances of becoming intoxicated while drinking alcoholic beverages?

A)Consume no more than 1 drink every 1.5 hours.
B)Consume alcohol with meals.
C)Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 40

Explain how alcohol is metabolized through MEOS.What are the negative health consequences of this pathway?

Question 41

Angie is going to a party where she knows alcohol will be served.What strategies can she use to reduce her risk of becoming intoxicated?

Question 42

What are the effects of moderate alcohol intake on the risk of heart disease?