NFS 1110 Focus on Alcohol Questions – Flashcards
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Which molecule is found in alcoholic beverages? a. methanol b. ethanol c. isopropanol d. propanol
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b. ethanol
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An average drink contains ______________ grams of alcohol. a. 6-8 b. 8-10 c. 10-12 d. 12-14
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d. 12-14
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Which statement about alcohol absorption is incorrect? a. Most alcohol absorption occurs in the stomach. b. Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by slowing stomach emptying. c. Food in the stomach slows alcohol absorption by reducing the amount of alcohol in direct contact with the stomach wall. d. Alcohol absorption is rapid so its effects are almost immediate
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a. Most alcohol absorption occurs in the stomach.
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Peak blood concentrations of alcohol are achieved ______________ after ingestion. a. 15 minutes b. 30 minutes c. 1 hour d. 1 1/2 hours
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c. 1 hour
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All of these factors will decrease peak blood concentrations of alcohol except a. weighing more b. being male c. using carbonated mixers d. having food in the stomach
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c. using carbonated mixers
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Alcohol is given metabolic priority because it is: a. fat soluble b. a carbohydrate c. stored for later use d. a toxin
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d. a toxin
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Breathalyzer tests measure: A. the residual alcohol in a person's mouth. B. alcohol that is eliminated via the lungs during exhalation. C. dehydration as a proxy for blood alcohol. D. liver enzymes used in the metabolism of alcohol.
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B. alcohol that is eliminated via the lungs during exhalation.
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Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to: a. ADH b. nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide c. pyruvate d. acetaldehyde
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d. acetaldehyde
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The metabolism of alcohol by ADH results in all of the following except... A. the production of acetyl CoA. B. a build up of NADH. C. the speeding up of the citric acid cycle. D. the synthesis of fatty acids and their accumulation in the liver.
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C. the speeding up of the citric acid cycle.
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Which statement about the microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS) is incorrect? a. The MEOS is particularly important when larger amounts of alcohol are consumed. b. The MEOS requires the input of energy. c. The MEOS produces reactive oxygen molecules that can contribute to liver disease. d. the rate at which the MEOS breaks down alcohol is fairly constant.
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d. the rate at which the MEOS breaks down alcohol is fairly constant.
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Mucosal injury and colon cancer are contributed to by a. acetaldehyde formed by bacteria in the colon. b. alcohol that is not absorbed by other parts of the digestive tract. c. the transport of acetaldehyde to the colon from the liver by way of the portal vein. d. the actions of MEOS.
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a. acetaldehyde formed by bacteria in the colon.
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Alcohol can cause permanent damage a. during the development of the fetus during pregnancy. b. to the brain during childhood. c. to learning and memory during adolescence. d. all of these statements are true.
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d. all of these statements are true.
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Alcohol provides ______________ kcal/gm. a. 4 b. 7 c. 9 d. 12
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b. 7
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Binge drinking for a male is when ______________ or more drinks are consumed on a single occasion. a. 5 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
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a. 5
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Blackout drinking is a. drinking enough alcohol to impair vision. b. drinking enough alcohol to cause memory loss. c. drinking enough alcohol to lose consciousness. d. drinking enough alcohol to be arrested for driving under the influence.
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b. drinking enough alcohol to cause memory loss.
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Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to a. acetaldehyde b. NADH c. fatty acids d. energy
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a. acetaldehyde
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When alcohol concentrations impair functioning, the first effects are on a. large-muscle control b. vision c. reasoning d. speech
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c. reasoning
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Approximately ______________% of traffic fatalities involve alcohol. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
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b. 30
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Alcoholism is influenced by all of the following except a. age when drinking starts b. genetics c. environment d. type of alcohol consumed
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d. type of alcohol consumed
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Which statement about the nutritional impact of alcohol is correct? a. Alcohol provides few Kcalories, so its consumption may lead people to be deficient in energy. b. Alcohol contains B vitamins, so it is an acceptable substitute for grain products. c. As the percent of Kcalories from alcohol increases, the risk of deficiency increases. d. Alcohol is typically substituted for fat in the diet.
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c. As the percent of Kcalories from alcohol increases, the risk of deficiency increases.
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Alcohol impairs absorption by causing inflammation of which of the following except? a. stomach b. intestine c. pancreas d. all of these choices are correct
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d. all of these choices are correct
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Which of the following statements about alcohol consumption and malnutrition is false? a. Alcohol contributes to malnutrition because it adds calories to the diet but few nutrients. b. Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by reducing the absorption of nutrients c. Alcohol consumption causes weight loss d. Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by altering the storage, metabolism, and excretion of some nutrients
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c. Alcohol consumption causes weight loss
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The most significant physiological effects of alcohol consumption occur in the a. liver b. brain c. heart d. stomach
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a. liver
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The first phase of alcoholic liver disease is a. liver cancer b. alcoholic hepatitis c. fatty liver d. cirrhosis
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c. fatty liver
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Inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol consumption is called a. liver cancer b. alcoholic hepatitis c. fatty liver d. cirrhosis
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b. alcoholic hepatitis
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Moderate drinking is ______________ drink(s) a day for women. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
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a. 1
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Studies show that light to moderate drinking a. reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke b. increase the risk of heart disease and stroke c. reduce the risk of cancer d. increase the risk of cancer
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a. reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
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The beneficial effects of alcohol include all of the following except a. increasing HDL cholesterol b. increasing triglycerides c. decreasing LDL cholesterol oxidation d. decreasing platelet aggregation
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b. increasing triglycerides
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In addition to the beneficial effects of alcohol, red wine contains ______________ which add to the benefit. a. omega-3 fatty acids b. indoles c. phenols d. vitamin C
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c. phenols
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Which of the following statements is correct? a. Cold showers can speed up the rate at which alcohol is metabolized. b. Once alcohol is consumed, the rate at which it is metabolized cannot be accelerated. c. Black coffee can help someone who is drunk sober up. d. Walking is the only way to speed up the elimination of alcohol.
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b. Once alcohol is consumed, the rate at which it is metabolized cannot be accelerated.
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Alcoholic hepatitis can affect ______________ function in the body. a. liver b. kidney c. pancreatic d. cardiac
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a. liver
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Which of the following is a physiological effect of chronic alcohol consumption? a. fatty liver b. alcoholic hepatitis c. cirrhosis d. all of these choices
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d. all of these choices
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In what part of the body is a majority of alcohol absorbed? a. Mouth b. Stomach c. Small intestine d. Large intestine
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c. Small intestine
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When alcohol intake exceeds the liver's ability to breakdown alcohol, what happens to the excess alcohol? a. The excess alcohol accumulates in the bloodstream b. The excess alcohol stimulates memory c. The liver stores it as glycogen d. The kidney filters out the excess alcohol
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a. The excess alcohol accumulates in the bloodstream
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The most physiologic effects of alcohol occurs on which of the following organs? a. Stomach b. Small intestine c. Heart d. Liver
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d. Liver
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Which of the following alcoholic beverages is the correct amount of one average drink? a. 4 oz. distilled spirits b. 5 oz. whiskey c. 8 oz. wine d. 12 oz. beer
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d. 12 oz. beer
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Which of the following statements is true regarding chronic excessive alcohol consumption? a. People who regularly consume alcohol are less likely to become addicted. b. As the percentage of calories from alcohol increases, the risk for nutrient deficiencies decreases. c. Nutrient-dense energy sources in the diet are replaced by alcohol. d. Alcohol promotes the food digestion and nutrient absorption.
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c. Nutrient-dense energy sources in the diet are replaced by alcohol.
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What can be done to reduce the chances of becoming intoxicated if you are drinking alcoholic beverages? a. Drink the alcoholic beverage quickly. b. Alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. c. Consume alcohol on an empty stomach. d. There is no way to influence the chances of becoming intoxicated.
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b. Alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
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Which of the following hypotheses explains why women become more intoxicated after consuming less alcohol than men? a. Women have a higher amount of body water than men. b. Women have lower activities of the stomach enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. c. Men have a relatively higher fat mass than women. d. Men have higher bone density than women.
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b. Women have lower activities of the stomach enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase.
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How might light to moderate alcohol consumption reduce mortality? a. It can reduce the risk for heart disease. b. It alters estrogen metabolism. c. It contributes to fat metabolism. d. It helps to lower LDL cholesterol.
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a. It can reduce the risk for heart disease.
