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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