Alcohol

1.

1 point

The stomach is responsible for breaking down alcohol.

True

False

2.

1 point

There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume when pregnant.

True

False

3.

1 point

Drinking 5 or more alcohol drink sat a sitting is called

alcohol poisoning

binge drinking

moderate drinking

alcohol abuse

4.

1 point

The first stage of alcoholism is characterized by

becoming intoxicated regularly

admission that there is a problem

brain damage and kidney defects

the need for less alcohol to become intoxicated

5.

1 point

Media messages on TV and radio often associate alcohol with havng fun and fitting in.

True

False

6.

1 point

Medical researchers have found that drinking alcohol of any sort

decreases forgetfulness

heightens judgment

reduces risk-taking behaviors

slows reflexes

7.

1 point

Severe withdrawal symptoms as a result of stopping drinking are a sign of addiction.

True

False

8.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT true of the short-term effects of alcohol use?

Nerves controlling involuntary functions are depressed

Fats build up in the liver, causing liver cells to die

coordination and speech are impaired

some alcohol passes quickly into the bloodstream from the stomach

9.

1 point

According to teens, the most important factor in choosing not to use alcohol is

parent disapproval

fear of intoxication

peer pressure

media messages

10.

1 point

When a person is dependent on alcohol, he or she

has a nervous system disorder

has fetal alcohol syndrome

is an alcoholic

is intoxicated

11.

1 point

Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short-term effects of drinking?

body size and gender

food in the stomach

time of consumption

rate of consumption

12.

1 point

A condition in which liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue is called

fatty liver

cirrhosis

alcoholic hepatitis

fetal alcohol syndrome

13.

1 point

The long-term effects of alcohol can include

altered judgment

dulled concentration

nausea

high blood pressure

14.

1 point

Blood alcohol concentration is measured to determine whether someone ins driving while intoxicated.

True

False

15.

1 point

Choosing to drink alcohol allows you to stay focused on short and long term goals.

True

False

16.

1 point

A symptom of alcohol poisoning is

increased excitability

increased respiration

inconsistent abilities

irregular heartbeat

17.

1 point

Detoxification is the first step to recovery for an alcoholic.

True

False

18.

1 point

less than 10 percent of violent crimes are alcohol-related

True

False

19.

1 point

The leading cause of death among teens is alcohol-related car crashes.

True

False

20.

1 point

In general, women become intoxicated faster than men.

True

False