​Which of the Following Statements Is True About Alcohol Use

question 18

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use and abuse?

• A) ​Women are more likely to use and abuse alcohol than are men.
• B) ​Women's stomachs are less effective than men's at breaking down alcohol.
• C) The enzyme peroxidase breaks down alcohol in the stomach before it reaches bloodstream.
• D) ​The rural residents are more likely to abuse alcohol than urban residents.

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