Which Statement Concerning Alcohol's Metabolism in a Man and Woman

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight is correct?

• A) The woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man.
• B) The man has lower estrogen levels leading to higher rates for metabolizing alcohol than the woman.
• C) The woman's body composition with more water than the man helps metabolize alcohol more quickly.
• D) They have equal alcohol metabolizing abilities.
• E) The differences in alcohol metabolism between men and women are not yet known.

---

Definitions:

Cooling

Cooling refers to the process of losing heat, in the geological context often relating to the solidification of magma into igneous rock.

Partial Melting

The process where only a portion of a solid is melted, which is common in the Earth's mantle and crust.

Felsic Magma

Magma that is rich in silica and lighter elements, leading to lighter-colored rocks such as granite.

Source Region

Areas where air masses originate, having distinct temperature and humidity characteristics based on the underlying surface.