A Standard Rum and Cola Will Be Absorbed Faster Than

question 44

Multiple Choice

A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

• A)carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.
• B)carbonated beverages have less alcohol.
• C)a rum and cola has more alcohol than the glass of wine.
• D)distilled beverages are absorbed more slowly than nondistilled.

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