Question 1

Which of the following is a difference between lager beer and ale beer?
A) Lager is made using bottom-fermenting yeasts, while ale is made using a top-fermenting yeast.
B) Lager is processed at warm temperatures, while ale is processed at cool temperatures.
C) Lager is made using a fast fermentation process, while ale is made using a slow fermentation process.
D) Lager has a strong taste and a pungent smell, while ale has a light taste and a mild smell.

Accepted Answer

Lager is made using bottom-fermenting yeasts that work at cooler temperatures, while ale is made using top-fermenting yeast that works at warmer temperatures. This is a fundamental difference in their production processes.

Question 2

________ are a basic type of American wines, and they are all blended wines, made from whatever grapes are available, and during processing they are made to taste something like the traditional European wines from those regions.
A) Varietals
B) Regionals
C) Generics
D) Proprietaries

Accepted Answer

Generics are American wines that are blended from various types of grapes to mimic the taste of traditional European wines, without being tied to a specific grape variety.

Question 3

________ refers to the idea that people should drink beer or wine in moderation but drink no hard liquor.
A) Detoxification
B) Asceticism
C) Temperance
D) Prohibition

Accepted Answer

Temperance refers to the moderation in or abstinence from the consumption of alcohol. Specifically, it historically advocated for moderate consumption of beer and wine while opposing the consumption of hard liquors.

Question 4

Alcohol is removed by the ________ at a constant rate of 0.25 to 0.30 ounce of ethanol per hour.
A) kidneys
B) liver
C) skin
D) large intestine

Accepted Answer

The liver is responsible for metabolizing alcohol and does so at a constant rate of 0.25 to 0.30 ounce of ethanol per hour.

Question 5

Which of the following is the major factor determining the rate of alcohol metabolism in the human body?
A) The function of the enzyme alcohol hydroxylases
B) The function of the enzyme oxidoreductase
C) The activity of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase
D) The activity of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase

Accepted Answer

The activity of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is the major factor determining the rate of alcohol metabolism, as it catalyzes the conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde, the first step in alcohol metabolism.

Question 6

Which of the following is a physiological effect of alcohol consumption?
A) Release of adrenal corticosteroids and catecholamines from the adrenal medulla
B) Increase in the output of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also called vasopressin)
C) The heat gain and warming of the interior of the body
D) The constriction of peripheral blood vessels

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption leads to the release of adrenal corticosteroids and catecholamines from the adrenal medulla, which is part of the body's stress response system. This can affect metabolism, immune function, and other physiological processes.

Question 7

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about 2,200 people die each year simply from drinking too much alcohol. It is particularly dangerous to:
A) mix beer and hard liquor.
B) begin drinking again after vomiting.
C) drink wine with a meal.
D) combine alcohol and caffeine.

Accepted Answer

Drinking again after vomiting can lead to alcohol poisoning, as vomiting is a sign that the body is trying to expel excess alcohol.

Question 8

In regular alcohol consumers, lipids get accumulated in the liver and are stored as small droplets in liver cells and this condition is known as ________.
A) fatty liver
B) liver cirrhosis
C) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
D) hemochromatosis

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, occurs when lipids accumulate in the liver. This condition is common in regular alcohol consumers, where the excessive alcohol intake leads to the accumulation of fat inside liver cells.

Question 9

________ is a drug that blocks the metabolism of acetaldehyde, so that consumption of alcohol leads to headaches and other unpleasant symptoms of acetaldehyde toxicity.
A) Disulfiram
B) Naltrexone
C) Acamprosate
D) Bupropion

Accepted Answer

Disulfiram works by inhibiting the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, which is responsible for the metabolism of acetaldehyde, a toxic metabolite of alcohol. This inhibition leads to an accumulation of acetaldehyde when alcohol is consumed, causing unpleasant symptoms that discourage alcohol intake.

Question 10

Alcohol distributes evenly into fatty tissues, so a 180-pound lean person will have a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) than a 180-pound fat person who drinks the same amount of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol distributes more into water than fat, so a lean person with more body water will have a lower BAC compared to a person with more body fat.

Question 11

In most states, the legal BAC limit for driving under alcohol influence is 0.15 percent.

Accepted Answer

In most states, the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for driving under the influence is 0.08 percent.

Question 12

A lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is required to impair the performance of a chronic, heavy drinker than to impair the performance of a moderate drinker.

Accepted Answer

Chronic, heavy drinkers often develop a tolerance to alcohol, meaning they require higher amounts of alcohol to feel its effects, including impairment, compared to moderate drinkers.

Question 13

Describe the process of fermentation of cereal grains to produce alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 9: Alcohol

Which of the following is a difference between lager beer and ale beer?

________ are a basic type of American wines, and they are all blended wines, made from whatever grapes are available, and during processing they are made to taste something like the traditional European wines from those regions.

________ refers to the idea that people should drink beer or wine in moderation but drink no hard liquor.

Alcohol is removed by the ________ at a constant rate of 0.25 to 0.30 ounce of ethanol per hour.

Which of the following is the major factor determining the rate of alcohol metabolism in the human body?

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

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about 2,200 people die each year simply from drinking too much alcohol. It is particularly dangerous to:

In regular alcohol consumers, lipids get accumulated in the liver and are stored as small droplets in liver cells and this condition is known as ________.

________ is a drug that blocks the metabolism of acetaldehyde, so that consumption of alcohol leads to headaches and other unpleasant symptoms of acetaldehyde toxicity.

Alcohol distributes evenly into fatty tissues, so a 180-pound lean person will have a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) than a 180-pound fat person who drinks the same amount of alcohol.

In most states, the legal BAC limit for driving under alcohol influence is 0.15 percent.

A lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is required to impair the performance of a chronic, heavy drinker than to impair the performance of a moderate drinker.

Describe the process of fermentation of cereal grains to produce alcoholic beverages.