Which of the Following Statements Is True of Alcohol

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of alcohol?

• A)Alcohol is a type of hallucinogen.
• B)Alcohol decreases the concentration of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is widely distributed in many brain areas.
• C)Alcohol strongly affects women more than men because of the differences in body fat and stomach enzymes.
• D)Alcohol is a powerful drug that acts on the body primarily as a stimulant and speeds up the brain's activities.

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