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1
Alcohol can cause dehydration because:
you're not drinking enough water
of excessive vomiting
it decreases urine output
it's made from toxic chemicals
2
What can heavy drinking do to the stomach?
fortify the stomach lining
cause open sores
enlarge the stomach
shrink the stomach
3
Which one is NOT a risk factor for becoming an alcoholic?
Gender
Age
Genetics
Social Environment
4
These two drugs kill more people per year than all other drugs combined.
heroin and cocaine
alcohol and tobacco
designer drugs & OTCs
crystal meth & marijuana
5
What do alcohol and caffeine have in common?
They are both depressants
They are both unregulated by the government
They are both stimulants
They are both legal and popular
6
What 3 main factors affect a person's blood alcohol concentration?
the drinker, the rate of intake, the rate of elimination
experience, tolerance and alcohol concentration
tolerance, mood, and expecations
age, weight and gender
7
The most effective way to sober up someone who is drunk is to:
have them take a cold shower for 5 minutes
wait and give them time
have them do cardio exercises to increase heart rate
give them strong black hot coffee
8
Which of these drinks contain more alcohol?
A can of beer
All the same
A glass of wine
A shot of liquor
9
What is one common effect of drinking too much for an extended period of time?
Lung cancer
Cirrhosis of the liver
Arthritis
Anemia
10
If alcohol is considered a poison, why do people drink it?
Because it helps get good grades
Because they can miss school when they get sick
Because it changes the way they feel
Because it's a way to lose weight
11
When does the process of intoxication begin?
It takes 2-3 alcoholic drinks for it to start
30 minutes after the first drink
The first drink of alcohol
15 minutes after drinking alcohol
12
What part of human anatomy changes alcohol into water and carbon dioxide? Cirrhosis results.
liver
lungs
heart
stomach
13
Define binge drinking.
It keeps you in control of your emotions
The amount of drinking alcohol in a 2-hour time
The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream
A disorder caused by mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy
14
Which advertisement recommends that you buy a certain product to be well liked, accepted, and part of the 'in' crowd?
Popularity Appeal
Youthfulness
Sex Appeal
Gender Appeal
15
Why is alcohol considered a drug?
Because it makes people feel different
Because it was once illegal
Because it alter the functions of your body
Because it's addictive
16
Underage drinking is dangerous because:
All of the above
Teens who drink are more likely to become alcoholics
The teenage brain is still developing until age 25
Alcohol impairs judgement and teens can ruin their futures
17
The first sense that stops functioning when drinking alcohol is:
taste
hearing
smell
sight
18
What might happen if you built up a tolerance to alcohol?
You would need less alcohol as time went on
Alcohol would improve your immune system
Your senses would be sharpened
You would need more alcohol as time went on
19
If a friend is sick from alcohol poisoning, what is the worst way to help?
Lay them on their side if they have passed out
Check if they are breathing normally
Give them lots of hot tea
Keep them awake and sitting up
20
Loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, and extreme vomiting are signs of:
Hallucinogens
Alcohol poisioning
Cirrohisis
Binge drinking
21
Alcohol boosts production of ____, which convinces the brain it's feeling great even though info is processed slower.
Testosterone
Adrenaline
Dopamine
Cortisol
22
When can you consume alcohol legally in the United States?
18 with a parent
14 without a parent
On your exact 21st birthday
15 with a parent
23
What does carbonation (bubbles) in an alcoholic beverage do to alcohol absorption?
no effect - nothing happens
slows it down
speeds it up
causes intestinal gas
24
How might an alcoholic's liver differ from a healthy person's liver?
The liver would become smaller
The liver is not affected by alcohol
The cells would become hard
The cells would become soft
25
What is the BAC level for someone above the age of 21 while driving?
0.02
0.08
0.8
0.01
26
What is considered binge drinking for females?
4 drinks in 2 hours
1 drink every hour
4 drinks in 4 hours
2 drinks in 3 hours
27
Does Alcohol really warm up the body?
Yes, if you drink it warm and not cold
Yes, if you drink enough to make your nose red
No, in fact, alcohol causes the body to lose heat
Yes, alcohol causes the body to gain heat
28
Drinking too much alcohol, too often, and at inappropriate times is considered:
Alcoholism
Binge drinking
Alcohol abuse
Dependance
29
Alcohol primarily affects which of your body's systems?
Your circulatory system
Your respiratory system
Your digestive system
Your central nervous system
30
A stimulant is the opposite of a depressant. Based on this information, what can you conclude about alcohol?
It helps you breathe easier because it relaxes your lungs
It speeds up body processes
It helps you give you energy after a workout
It slows down your body's processes
