The Initial Effect of Alcohol Is Stimulating, but as the Blood

question 164

Multiple Choice

The initial effect of alcohol is stimulating, but as the blood alcohol level peaks and begins to decline, alcohol acts as a depressant. This process is referred to as:

• A)Polydrug effect
• B)Bisomatic effect
• C)Mood reversal effect
• D)Biphasic effect

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Definitions:

Otopyorrhea

The discharge of pus from the ear, often a sign of an ear infection.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled loops in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance.

Vestibule

An antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building, or an entryway into a larger space.

Auricle

The external portion of the ear; it collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.