Chapter 8. Quiz: Particulate Condenses in the Lungs, the Oxygen-Carrying Capacity, – Flashcards
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%
Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because
A. alcohol is a diuretic.
B. alcohol filters through the kidneys faster than water.
C. alcohol shrinks the bladder.
D. alcohol can be a gastrointestinal irritant.
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
A. the drinker’s weight and body mass.
B. the drinker’s mood.
C. the type of drink.
D. the time of day the alcohol is consumed.
Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?
A. It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.
B. It is mildly addictive.
C. It causes a drop in blood pressure.
D. It decreases production of adrenaline
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
A. Chance of heart attack decreases.
B. Coughing deceases.
C. Circulation improves.
D. Cilia regrow in the lungs.
Which substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?
A. Menthol
B. Tar
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Nicotine
Which substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?
A. Menthol
B. Tar
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Nicotine
Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine; these cues are known as
A. pairings.
B. obstacles.
C. temptations.
D. stimulants
One standard drink equals
A. 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
B. 10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor.
C. 16 ounces of beer or wine.
D. 6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer.
Which substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?
A. Menthol
B. Tar
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Nicotine
Approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the
A. large intestine.
B. stomach lining.
C. small intestine.
D. lungs.
The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is
A. intervention.
B. detoxification.
C. confrontation.
D. resistance.
A driver is considered impaired when he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of
A. 0.03% or higher
B. 0.05% or higher
C. 0.08% or higher
D. 0.10% or higher
Eating food when drinking alcohol
A. slows alcohol absorption.
B. speeds up alcohol absorption.
C. decreases the absorption of nutrients in food.
D. increases the absorption of nutrients in food.
Which effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?
A. It impairs the cilia’s cleansing function.
B. It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
C. It diminishes hormone production.
D. It irritates nasal passages and lung tissue.
Smokeless tobacco users
A. generally take longer to develop cancer after first use than smokers.
B. are 10 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
C. are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
D. have an easier time quitting than cigarette smokers.
Which statement best summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
A. It causes delirium tremens.
B. It forms nicotine.
C. It forms carbon monoxide.
D. It forms tar, a thick, brownish sludge.
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
A. 80 percent
B. 40 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 20 percent
If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly?
A. Attend with friends who drink more than you do.
B. Make sure that someone else has volunteered to be a designated driver.
C. Don’t eat for several hours before the event.
D. Eat before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
A. 3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
B. 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
C. 5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
D. 5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours.
Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with
A. paranoid behavior.
B. developing respiratory problems.
C. muscle and joint disorders.
D. death from alcohol poisoning
When women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
A. fetal cirrhosis.
B. alcoholic hepatitis.
C. fetal alcohol syndrome.
D. teratogenic paralysis.
The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is
A. Alcoholic hepatitis
B. Hepatic amyloidosis
C. Fibrosis
D. Cirrhosis
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
A. spleen.
B. liver.
C. colon.
D. kidney.
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
What is the main reason that college students give for smoking?
A. They can’t stop.
B. They want to fit in with peers.
C. They want to relax or reduce stress.
D. They want to control weight.
Which of the following is true with respect to ethnic differences in alcohol consumption?
A. The prevalence of alcohol abuse is highest in Native Americans.
B. African Americans on average drink more than white Americans.
C. Latino women have a higher-than-average rate of alcohol consumption.
D. Asian Americans have a genetic predisposition for alcoholism.
