When a Chronic Drinker Develops a Tolerance to Alcohol It's

question 34

Multiple Choice

When a chronic drinker develops a tolerance to alcohol it's because

• A) a group of liver enzymes that assist in alcohol metabolism have been activated.
• B) there is increased activity of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
• C) the brain adapts to better handle the effects of alcohol.
• D) alcohol absorption is reduced.

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