Question 1

Geneticists have now identified a specific "alcoholism gene" that causes alcohol addiction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream.
B)  Almost 80 percent of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.
C)  Alcohol can be absorbed throughout the entire gastrointestinal system.
D)  Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes.Research shows that bidis actually

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A)  produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.
B)  produce 20 percent less tar than cigarettes.
C)  provide lower exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide than cigarettes.
D)  produce five times less tar than cigarettes.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

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A)  spleen.
B)  liver.
C)  colon.
D)  kidney.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) ?

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A)  Adults are more heavily exposed to ETS than children.
B)  ETS is responsible for more lung cancer deaths than heart disease deaths annually.
C)  ETS exposure is higher among African Americans and low-income persons.
D)  ETS has fewer carcinogens,tar,and nicotine than mainstream smoke.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What could you do to help make your peers aware of the long-term effects of even moderate alcohol consumption? List at least three ideas of how to spread the word to your fellow students.

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Question 7

Approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the

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A)  large intestine.
B)  stomach lining.
C)  small intestine.
D)  lungs.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

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A)  alcohol is a diuretic.
B)  alcohol filters through the kidneys faster than water.
C)  alcohol shrinks the bladder.
D)  alcohol can be a gastrointestinal irritant.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Eating food when drinking alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  slows alcohol absorption.
B)  speeds up alcohol absorption.
C)  decreases the absorption of nutrients in food.
D)  increases the absorption of nutrients in food.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine;these cues are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pairings.
B)  obstacles.
C)  temptations.
D)  stimulants.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

Accepted Answer

A)  carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.
B)  carbonated beverages have less alcohol.
C)  a rum and cola has more alcohol than the glass of wine.
D)  distilled beverages are absorbed more slowly than nondistilled.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine nasal spray
B)  nicotine lozenges
C)  nicotine patch
D)  nicotine gumE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid behavior.
B)  developing respiratory problems.
C)  muscle and joint disorders.
D)  death from alcohol poisoning.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 hours
B)  3 hours
C)  4 hours
D)  5 hoursE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as

Accepted Answer

A)  oral cancer.
B)  alcoholic hepatitis.
C)  leukoplakia.
D)  leukemia.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Alcohol intoxication increases the risk of having unprotected sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the drinker's weight and body mass.
B)  the drinker's mood.
C)  the type of drink.
D)  the time of day the alcohol is consumed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.

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(Any three of the following)
•Nervous sy...

Question 20

Domenic is attempting to quit smoking.When the urge to smoke hits,what "four Ds" can help him overcome it?

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Domenic should:
•Take a deep b...

Exam 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

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Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes.Research shows that bidis actually

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Eating food when drinking alcohol

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Approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the

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List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.

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Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?

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What could you do to help make your peers aware of the long-term effects of even moderate alcohol consumption? List at least three ideas of how to spread the word to your fellow students.

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Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) ?

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Geneticists have now identified a specific "alcoholism gene" that causes alcohol addiction.

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Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

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Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?

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Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

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The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

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Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with

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Alcohol intoxication increases the risk of having unprotected sex.

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Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine;these cues are known as

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Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as

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Domenic is attempting to quit smoking.When the urge to smoke hits,what "four Ds" can help him overcome it?

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How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?

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Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

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