Question 1

The alcohol concentration of most wines is about 40 percent.

Accepted Answer

The alcohol concentration of most wines is typically between 11-14 percent, though some may reach up to 20 percent. 40 percent would be closer to the alcohol concentration of a distilled spirit like vodka or whiskey.

Question 2

Carbonated beverages slow down the absorption of alcohol from the stomach.

Accepted Answer

Carbonated beverages actually speed up the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream by increasing the rate at which the stomach empties its contents into the small intestine, where alcohol is absorbed more quickly.

Question 3

Growth delays, small head circumference, small eyes, flattened bridge of the nose, and abnormal neuro behavioural development are all signs of what?

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by growth delays, small head circumference, small eyes, a flattened bridge of the nose, and abnormal neurobehavioral development, all of which are caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.

Question 4

Of those Canadians who consumed alcohol in the past 12 months, what percentage exceeded guideline 1 for chronic effects of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (2015-2017) report, 18.6% of Canadians who consumed alcohol in the past 12 months exceeded guideline 1 for chronic effects of alcohol. This guideline refers to the recommended limits to reduce long-term health risks.

Question 5

What is a requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) only requires members to have a desire to stop drinking. There are no specific sobriety time requirements, religious beliefs, or contracts involved in membership.

Question 6

Alcohol metabolism is a two-step process. In the first step, alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol into acetaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme that is responsible for converting alcohol into acetaldehyde in the first step of alcohol metabolism.

Question 7

In which country is the phrase "Wailing of Cats" used to describe a hangover?

Accepted Answer

In Germany, the phrase "Katzenjammer," which translates to "Wailing of Cats," is used to describe a hangover.

Question 8

National prohibition of alcohol sales in the U.S. from 1920-1933 did reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations and deaths, and apparently reduced overall per capita consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

National prohibition in the U.S., known as the Prohibition Era, did lead to a significant reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol-related hospitalizations, and deaths. Despite the rise of illegal alcohol production and speakeasies, overall per capita alcohol consumption decreased, as did the public health issues associated with heavy drinking.

Question 9

In balanced-placebo experiments with drinkers who meet the criteria of alcohol dependence, if they are given a beverage that they are led to believe has no alcohol, but that actually does have a small amount of alcohol in it, what will they do?

Accepted Answer

In balanced-placebo experiments, participants' expectations about alcohol consumption play a significant role. If they believe they are consuming a non-alcoholic beverage, they are less likely to report intoxication or increase their drinking, even if the beverage contains a small amount of alcohol.

Question 10

Cereal grains can also be used to produce alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

Cereal grains such as barley, wheat, corn, and rice can be fermented to produce alcoholic beverages like beer and whiskey.

Question 11

What symptoms do tremors, hallucinations, delusions, and seizures are all symptoms suggest?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can manifest with a variety of symptoms including tremors, hallucinations, delusions, and seizures, especially in severe cases of withdrawal.

Question 12

If one member of a pair of identical twins is dependent on alcohol, which of the following describe what will occur for the other twin?

Accepted Answer

Studies on twins have shown that genetics play a significant role in the risk of developing alcohol dependence. If one identical twin is dependent on alcohol, the other twin has a significantly increased risk, but it is not a certainty. The risk is estimated to be up to 50 percent, reflecting the influence of both genetic and environmental factors.

Question 13

Beer is the number one choice, both in terms of amount sold (volume) and sales in Canada.

Accepted Answer

The question states that beer is the number one choice in terms of both volume and sales in Canada.

Question 14

In which year was the awareness of Fetal alcohol syndrome noted?

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) awareness dates back to an 1834 report to the British Parliament, highlighting the negative effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. This early recognition marks the beginning of understanding the impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on fetal development.

Question 15

In terms of volume, Canadians drink most of their alcohol in the form of beer.

Accepted Answer

Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Canada, accounting for the largest share of alcohol consumption by volume.

Question 16

Among women in Canada who are problem drinkers what is the rate of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) per 1000 births?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among women in Canada who are problem...

Question 17

Heavy drinkers with Wernicke's disease (vitamin B1 deficiency) also usually exhibit memory deficits and other mental problems associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's disease, caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine), often leads to Korsakoff's psychosis when it progresses. Korsakoff's psychosis is characterized by severe memory problems, confabulation, and other cognitive deficits, commonly seen in chronic alcoholics who have a thiamine deficiency.

Question 18

At what point does Cirrhosis of the liver occur?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis of the liver typically occurs after long-term, heavy alcohol consumption, such as drinking a pint of whiskey a day for ten years or more, which leads to significant liver damage over time.

Question 19

What is known regarding drinking and heart attacks?

Accepted Answer

Moderate alcohol consumption, such as one drink per day, has been associated with a lower risk of heart attacks due to potential cardiovascular benefits.

Question 20

Distillation is the process in which yeasts transform sugars into alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Distillation is the process in which alcohol is separated from a mixture, not the process in which yeasts transform sugars into alcohol. Yeast fermentation is the process in which yeasts transform sugars into alcohol.

Quiz 9: Alcohol