Which of the Following Statements About Alcohol Is FALSE

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alcohol is FALSE?

• A) Women metabolize alcohol more quickly than men.
• B) Blood levels of alcohol will rise more slowly if food is consumed while drinking an alcoholic beverage.
• C) For the person who is physically addicted to alcohol, withdrawal from alcohol causes hyperexcitability in the brain.
• D) Alcohol's effects on the brain are global.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

The period of time during which a cell or organ cannot replicate a particular action, such as the time after a nerve impulse during which a neuron is unable to fire again.

Orgasmic

Pertaining to or resembling orgasm, the peak of sexual excitement characterized by intense pleasure and release of tension.

Dietary Restraint

A psychological concept that describes the intention to restrict food intake for the purpose of controlling body weight or fat.

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, often leading to weight gain and potentially contributing to various health issues.