Vignette #1 Robert and Chris Have Been at a Local

question 13

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for 1 hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
As a friend, Robert asks Chris to consider whether low to moderate alcohol consumption is a health benefit or a health risk for him personally. Robert also reminds Chris that the leading cause of death for college-age males is ____.

• A) heart disease
• B) accidents
• C) diabetes
• D) stroke
• E) drug abuse

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Definitions:

Short Bones

Bones that are as wide as they are long, providing support and stability with little to no movement, found in the wrist and ankles.

Vertebral Bones

The bones that make up the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Tarsals

Tarsals are the seven short bones that make up the ankle and the rear portion of the foot, helping to distribute body weight in standing and walking.

Shallow Depression

A minor or surface indentation or dimple on an object or body part.