Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do because the alcohol is absorbed _____ and metabolized _____ by women's bodies.
A)faster; faster
B)slower; slower
C)faster; slower
D)slower; faster

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Women have a higher concentration of alcohol in their bloodstream because they absorb alcohol faster than men. This is because women tend to weigh less than men and have a higher percentage of body fat, which means that they have less body water to dilute the alcohol. However, women metabolize alcohol slower than men because they have lower levels of an enzyme called dehydrogenase, which helps to break down alcohol in the liver. Therefore, women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do.

Women Get Intoxicated from Less Alcohol Than Men Do Because