★ Absorption of Alcohol 2 -Traffic School, TLSAE Test Answers

When an individual consumes high protein food while drinking, the alcohol __________.
A.) Is absorbed more quickly
B.) Will affect the food`s taste
C.) Will cause nausea
D.) Remains in the stomach longer

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Remains in the stomach longer

EXPLANATION: Foods that are high in protein and starch are best for this purpose. This can slow the alcohol absorption rate by as much as one-third and help slow the alcohol intake.

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Having food in your stomach keeps alcohol from being absorbed _________.
A.) quickly
B.) slowly
C.) completely
D.) none of the above

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quickly

EXPLANATION: Be aware that food will not absorb or dilute alcohol in your body. However, eating food first may coat the stomach lining and slow the absorption of what you drink—but this only lasts for a short time. Any alcohol you drink will eventually enter your blood.

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When you consume alcohol, it is fully digested.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Alcohol gets to the brain through
A.) Blood
B.) Kidneys
C.) Small intestine
D.) Liver

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Blood

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Can Alcohol pass directly into the bloodstream from the mouth or stomach.
➜ Alcohol can pass directly into the bloodstream from the mouth or stomach.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Blood is channeled directly from the stomach to the liver.

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______________ will slow down alcohol absorption.
A.) Food in the stomach that is high in protein
B.) Food in the large intestine
C.) Being happy and relaxed
D.) Sleeping well

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Food in the stomach that is high in protein

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True or False: Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can cause you to get drunk faster.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can cause you to get drunk faster, because you have nothing to soak up the alcohol, the blood absorbs the alcohol rapidly.

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The amount of food that was in the stomach prior to drinking can affect BAC.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Which of the following is a consequence of chronic alcohol use?
A.) Gastritis,
B.) Stomach ulcers,
C.) Heartburn

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Stomach ulcers,

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If the stomach is empty, absorption will be more rapid and the effects of alcohol would be more severe than if the stomach were full.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: The rate of absorption depends on the kind of drink, and on the contents of the stomach. If the stomach is empty, absorption will be more rapid and effects more severe than if the stomach were full.

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If the stomach is empty, absorption will be less rapid and the effects of alcohol would be less severe than if the stomach were full.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: The rate of absorption depends on the kind of drink, and on the contents of the stomach. If the stomach is empty, absorption will be more rapid and effects more severe than if the stomach were full.

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Alcohol causes the stomach to produce excess stomach acid.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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True or False: Alcohol has to be digested by the stomach and intestines before the full effects are felt.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Alcohol enters the blood stream prior to digestion taking place. Once it is in your blood stream it is circulated through the brain, which is where the drunk feeling comes from.

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What causes excess stomach acid production?
A.) High protein food
B.) Alcohol
C.) Prescription drugs
D.) Black coffee

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Alcohol

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________________ affect the amount and rate of the alcohol reaches the bloodstream.
➜ ________________ affect the amount and rate the alcohol reaches the bloodstream.
A.) Time of day, type of alcohol, and body weight
B.) The size of the drink, your age, and body weight
C.) Drinking rate, body weight, and the size of the drink
D.) Drinking rate, the temperature outside, and body weight

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Drinking rate, body weight, and the size of the drink

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The same amount of alcohol will be more diluted in a larger individual because _____________.
A.) A larger person has more blood and other fluids
B.) A larger person drinks more slowly
C.) A larger person usually drinks from a smaller glass
D.) A larger person has more practice drinking

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A larger person has more blood and other fluids

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The higher the percentage of the active ingredient in a drug, _______________.
A.) The more expensive it is
B.) The more quickly it will reach the bloodstream
C.) The quicker it will be able to be detected by the authorities
D.) The more likely it was inhaled

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The more quickly it will reach the bloodstream

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How quickly a drug enters your bloodstream also depends on __________.
A.) Inhaling
B.) The time of day the drug was taken
C.) The active ingredients in the drug
D.) The amount of food eaten

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The active ingredients in the drug EXPLANATION: Drugs enter the bloodstream and affect the body at different rates depending on the type of drug and how it enters the system. The higher the percentage of the active ingredient in a drug, the more quickly it will usually reach the bloodstream.

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True or False: How quickly other drugs reach the bloodstream varies depending upon how the drug is put into the system and the type of drug, the age of the user, and the weight of the user.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Drugs enter the bloodstream and affect the body at different rates depending on the type of drug and how it enters the system. When a substance is shot straight into a blood vessel by intravenous injection, it enters the bloodstream instantly. Smoking transfers substances to the brain faster than when a drug is injected or swallowed. The higher the percentage of the active ingredient in a drug, the more quickly it will usually reach the bloodstream. Drugs are eliminated by being metabolized or excreted. Rates vary greatly depending upon the type of drug involved and medical condition of the person.