CHLH 243 Post-Midterm Exam Study Guide
With Complete Solutions
Analogy: Fermentation is to standard grape wine as brewing is to __________.
A. coffee
B. beer
C. vodka
D. rum - ANSWER B. beer
About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.
A. 10
B. 25
C. 60
D. 95 - ANSWER D. 95
If a particular type of distilled spirit has a relatively high level of congeners in it, then the
following prediction holds regarding the likelihood of getting a hangover.
A. It is unlikely that a hangover will occur.
B. It is likely that a hangover will occur.
C. It is impossible to predict the outcome.
D. Only moderate amounts of congeners will increase its likelihood. - ANSWER B. It is
likely that a hangover will occur.
Which of the following is an example of binge drinking?
A. Mr. Jones drinking four beers in a row
B. Mrs. Jones drinking four beers in a row
C. Mrs. Anderson drinking 2 beers at 1 p. m. and 3 beers at 6 p. m.
, D. Mr. Anderson drinking 4 beers at 1 p. m. and 4 beers at 6 p. m - ANSWER B. Mrs.
Jones drinking four beers in a row
Some of the alcohol is biodegraded before it is absorbed into the blood by the action of
enzymes in the __________.
A. liver
B. stomach
C. small intestines
D. bladder - ANSWER B. stomach
The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.
True
False - ANSWER True
Alcohol is a very small molecule, moderately soluble in fat and highly soluble in water.
True
False - ANSWER True
Alcohol has aphrodisiac effects on sexual desire.
True
False - ANSWER False
Beer drinking is the most problematic form of alcohol consumption in the United States.
True
False - ANSWER True
Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful, using alcohol in
conjunction with licit drugs is safe.
With Complete Solutions
Analogy: Fermentation is to standard grape wine as brewing is to __________.
A. coffee
B. beer
C. vodka
D. rum - ANSWER B. beer
About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.
A. 10
B. 25
C. 60
D. 95 - ANSWER D. 95
If a particular type of distilled spirit has a relatively high level of congeners in it, then the
following prediction holds regarding the likelihood of getting a hangover.
A. It is unlikely that a hangover will occur.
B. It is likely that a hangover will occur.
C. It is impossible to predict the outcome.
D. Only moderate amounts of congeners will increase its likelihood. - ANSWER B. It is
likely that a hangover will occur.
Which of the following is an example of binge drinking?
A. Mr. Jones drinking four beers in a row
B. Mrs. Jones drinking four beers in a row
C. Mrs. Anderson drinking 2 beers at 1 p. m. and 3 beers at 6 p. m.
, D. Mr. Anderson drinking 4 beers at 1 p. m. and 4 beers at 6 p. m - ANSWER B. Mrs.
Jones drinking four beers in a row
Some of the alcohol is biodegraded before it is absorbed into the blood by the action of
enzymes in the __________.
A. liver
B. stomach
C. small intestines
D. bladder - ANSWER B. stomach
The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.
True
False - ANSWER True
Alcohol is a very small molecule, moderately soluble in fat and highly soluble in water.
True
False - ANSWER True
Alcohol has aphrodisiac effects on sexual desire.
True
False - ANSWER False
Beer drinking is the most problematic form of alcohol consumption in the United States.
True
False - ANSWER True
Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful, using alcohol in
conjunction with licit drugs is safe.
