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Chapter 22 Health Questions and Answers Already Graded A A symptom of alcohol poisoning is a.increased excitability b.irregular heartbeat c.inconsistent abilities d.increased respiration ✔✔B... Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting is called a.binge drinking b.alcohol abuse c.alcohol poisoning d.moderate drinking ✔✔A The long-term effects of alcohol use can include a.dulled concentration b.nausea c.altered judgement d.high blood pressure ✔✔D A condition in which liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue is called a.fatty liver b.alcoholic hepatits c.cirrhosis d.fetal alcohol syndrome ✔✔C Which of the following is NOT true of the short-term effectsof alcohol use a.some alcohol passes quickly into the bloodstream from the stomach b.nerves controlling involuntary functions are depressed c.fats build up in the liver, causing liver cells to die d.coordination and speech are impaired ✔✔C When a person is dependent on alcohol, he or she a.has a nervous system disorder b.is intoxicated c.has fetal alcohol syndrome d.is an alcoholic ✔✔D Medical researchers have found that drinking alcohol of any sort a.slows reflexes b.heightens judgment c.decreases forgetfulness d.reduces risk taking behaviors ✔✔A According to teens, the most important factor in choosing not to use alcohol is a.media messages b.peer pressure c.fear of intoxication d.parental disapproval ✔✔D The first stage of alcoholism is characterized by a.brain damage and kidney defects b.admission that there is a problem c.becoming intoxicated regularly d.the need for less alcohol to become intoxicated ✔✔C Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short-term effects of drinking? a.body size and gender b.time of consumption c.food in the stomach d.rate of consumption ✔✔B In general, women become intoxicated faster than men. ✔✔True Blood alcohol concentration is measured to determine whether someone is driving while intoxicated. ✔✔True The stomach is responsible for breaking down alcohol ✔✔False There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume when pregnant ✔✔True Detoxification is the first step to recovery for an alcoholic. ✔✔False Media messages on TV and radio often associate alcohol with having fun and fitting in. ✔✔True Less that 10% of violent crimes are alcohol-related ✔✔False Choosing to drink alcohol allows you to stay focused on short-term and long-term goals ✔✔False The leading cause of death among teens is alcohol-related car crashes. ✔✔True Severe withdrawal symptoms as a result of stopping drinking are a sign of addiction. ✔✔True the excessive use of alcohol ✔✔alcohol abuse the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages ✔✔ethanol a drug that slows the central nervous system ✔✔depressant the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage ✔✔blood alcohol concentration living without alcohol ✔✔sobriety the process of learning to live an alcohol free life ✔✔Recovery driving under the influence of alcohol ✔✔DUI a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose ✔✔Alcohol poisoning the process by which the body breaks down substances ✔✔metabolism a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol ✔✔detoxification What are some benefits of choosing to be alcohol free? ✔✔1)Maintain a healthy body 2)Make responsible decisions 3)Avoid risky behavior 4)Avoid illegal activities List three long term effects and two short term effects of alcohol. ✔✔Long: 1)Cirrhosis of the liver 2)Destruction of the pancreas 3)High Blood Pressure - Stroke Short: 1)Irregular Heartbeat 2)Slowed Breathing [Show More]

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