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Alcohol Review

Test your knowledge about alcohol with this informative quiz that covers topics such as legal age, effects on the body, and alcohol-related risks. Learn important facts and increase your awareness about alcohol consumption.

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Alcohol Review

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  1. Alcohol Review Are you ready for the QUIZ tomorrow?

  2. 1. What is the legal age for alcohol use in the US? 21

  3. 2. The ___________in the brain reaches it fullest, most protective thickness at about what age? Myelin Sheath 21-22

  4. 3. What % of people who choose to consume alcohol will become addicted? 30%

  5. 4-A. Depressants tend to ______ the Central Nervous System. Slow down

  6. 4-B. Stimulants tend to speed up the _______________________. Central Nervous System

  7. 5. Is alcohol classified as a stimulant? Or a depressant? depressant

  8. 6. Alcohol is a mood enhancer. Explain. Happy = happier Sad = more sad Angry = Angrier

  9. 7. Specifically, what parts of your body are most affected by the dehydrating effects of alcohol? Brain and kidney

  10. 8. What is the difference between a blackout and a passout? Blackout – Still up and functioning, but can’t remember most of it. Passout – appear to be sleeping.

  11. 9. What % of people are driving drunk after 10:00 pm? 10%

  12. 10. B.A.C. stands for …. Blood Alcohol Content

  13. 11. What is the legal limit for BAC in the state of Idaho? .08

  14. 12. List the 5 major things that impact how quickly a person feels the effects of alcohol: Tolerance Size Age Gender Food – empty stomach

  15. 13. What do you get charged with if you are driving while your BAC is a .08 or higher? DUI

  16. 14. What do the letters DUI stand for? Driving Under the Influence

  17. 15. It has been estimated that approximately ___ of all preventable deaths are related to alcohol intake. 30 – 33%

  18. 16. The ___ is the largest gland in the body. It is responsible for over ____ functions. Liver 500

  19. 16. The liver takes in _____ and converts it to ______ Food Energy

  20. 16. The liver also breaks down ___ like those found in alcohol. poisons

  21. 17. Approximately, how long would it take the liver to break down 5 cans of beer? 5 hours

  22. 18. When the liver develops a rough surface of scar tissue, they have a condition known as… cirrhosis

  23. 19. The esophagus connects the …. Mouth to the stomach

  24. 19. The veins of the esophagus can become ______. If this vein ruptures, they can then throw up ________. -Varicose -blood Why do the veins of an alcoholic become varicose? Repeat vomiting

  25. 20. Four major things that contribute to arteriosclerosis: Alcohol Cigarettes Lack of exercise Fatty foods

  26. 21. A stroke is a blockage in a blood vessel that occurs in the …… brain

  27. 22. Long term, heavy use of alcohol damages the ______________ (part of the brain). cerebellum

  28. 22. The cerebellum controls what 2 major things? -Balance -Coordination

  29. 23. Just 3 drinks per week increase your chance of developing what type of cancer? Breast cancer

  30. 24. Humans have 2 major hormones. What are they? -testosterone (male) -estrogen (female)

  31. 24. What 2 drugs confuse these 2 hormones? -steroids -marijuana

  32. 25. F.A.S. stands for? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  33. 25. F.A.S. is caused by a mom ………. Drinking alcohol while pregnant

  34. 25. Fetal means __________. Fatal means _______ Unborn baby deadly

  35. 26. In the US there are approximately 500 ER visits per night related to….. -underage drinking

  36. 27. 2 out of 3 ____________ involve alcohol. murders

  37. 28. What is the #1 cause of death for a 16 year old kid? Alcohol related car crashes

  38. 29. 35 teens die each week as a result of ……. Alcohol related car crashes

  39. 30. Drinking too much too fast, 5 or more at a time, or for the purpose of getting drunk: Binge drinking

  40. 31. When alcohol reaches the vital center of the brain, 4 major things will begin to shut down? Heart rate Breathing Digestion Metabolism

  41. 32. What help is available for people struggling with alcohol addiction? School counselors AA Alateen Alanon

  42. 33. IF you are at a party and suspect someone has had too much to drink, what do you do? • CALL – paramedics, parents, etc. • ADULT – notify parents • Prevent them from drinking any more • WATER – encourage them to drink some water • STAY – communicate with adults, paramedics, etc. • If they pass out, make sure they’re on their side • Prevent them from driving • Keep them seated to avoid a fall • Rescue breathe, if necessary • Be honest

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