The nurse in the health center on a college campus is talking to freshman students about the consequences of drinking alcohol. What response should the nurse make when a student asks how metabolism of alcohol can be increased?
A) "Drinking coffee will speed up the metabolism of alcohol."
B) "Exercise will speed up the metabolism of alcohol."
C) "Eating a meal will speed up the metabolism of alcohol."
D) "The metabolic rate of alcohol is stable and cannot be increased."

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The metabolic rate of alcohol is stable and cannot be increased by external factors like coffee, exercise, or eating. The liver metabolizes alcohol at a constant rate.

The Nurse in the Health Center on a College Campus