Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Rapid heart rate is a sign of alcohol poisoning.
• B)The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.
• C)In the United States,a BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers.
• D)Alcohol is stored in body fat.

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Definitions:

Tubular Secretion

Ions and breakdown products of organic molecules move out of peritubular capillaries and into filtrate.

Distal Tubules

Sections of the nephron in the kidney that further process the filtrate after it passes through the proximal tubule, playing a key role in acid-base balance and salt regulation.

Mammalian Nephrons

The functional units of the kidney in mammals, responsible for filtering blood to produce urine, regulating water, and soluble substances in the blood.

Glomerular Filtration

Protein-free plasma forced out of glomerular capillaries by blood pressure enters Bowman’s capsule.