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Chapter 7 True/False Quiz
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1

Alcohol contributes 5 kcal of energy for every gram consumed.
A)True
B)False
2

Alcohol requires no digestion.
A)True
B)False
3

The rate of alcohol absorption depends upon the type of alcoholic beverage consumed.
A)True
B)False
4

The only site of alcohol metabolism is in the liver.
A)True
B)False
5

When a man and a woman of similar size drink equal amounts of alcohol, a smaller proportion of the alcohol reaches the woman's bloodstream.
A)True
B)False
6

Alcohol has absolute priority metabolism in the body.
A)True
B)False
7

Any alcohol use is harmful to the body.
A)True
B)False
8

Excess alcohol intake damages the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause iron overload.
A)True
B)False
9

Symptoms of thiamin deficiency, such as nervous system problems, are very common among those who abuse alcohol.
A)True
B)False
10

Men are advised to limit alcoholic beverages to three drinks a day, while women are advised to drink no more than two drinks per day.
A)True
B)False
11

Cirrhosis of the liver is a reversible condition once an alcoholic person stops drinking.
A)True
B)False
12

The CAGE questionnaire is a popular and effective way to screen for alcohol abuse.
A)True
B)False
13

Acetaldehyde, a breakdown product of alcohol that promotes the effects of a hangover after a night of heavy drinking, has been shown to cause cancer.
A)True
B)False
14

Ability of "hold one's liquor" is a strong indicator for genetic risk of developing alcoholism.
A)True
B)False
15

Medical treatment for alcoholism is relatively ineffective.
A)True
B)False







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