You Are Concerned About a Classmate Who Is Binge Drinking

question 43

Multiple Choice

You are concerned about a classmate who is binge drinking on a regular basis and want to let him know about long-term complications that may result from that practice.What would you tell him to try to convince him to cut back on drinking?​

• A)It is better to drink beer and wine because they are milder than mixed drinks.
• B)Alcohol slows down fat metabolism so you need to eat more fat in your diet.
• C)​Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deterioration of skeletal and heart muscle.
• D)​It is better to drink on an empty stomach so the body can metabolize it quickly.
• E)​Cutting back to 3 drinks at one sitting would be a safe,moderate amount.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A tiny organ situated beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile, which is a digestive liquid created by the liver.

Bile

Fluid secreted from the liver into the duodenum; consists of bile salts, bile pigments, bicarbonate ions, cholesterol, fats, fat-soluble hormones, and lecithin.

Hepatopancreatic Ampulla

is an anatomical structure where the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct join and empty into the duodenum.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, essential in the breakdown and absorption of fats.