Effects of Alcohol

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A young person is affected by alcohol differently than an adult.

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True

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What does BAC stand for?

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Blood Alcohol Concentration

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Which is likely NOT an effect of alcohol after 1-2 drinks within 1-2 hours? Options: lightheadedness, elevated mood, vomiting, slower reaction time

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vomiting

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What is the average range of BAC after 1-2 drinks within 1-2 hours? Options: Up to .05%, Up to .5%, Up to .005%, Up to 5 %

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Up to .05%

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What is the legal limit BAC to drive in Minnesota?

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.08%

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Which is NOT a symptom of BAC between .06 and .1%? (3-4 drinks within 1-2 hours) loss of motor coordination, impairment of judgement, blacking out, delay in reaction time, relaxed inhibitions and emotions

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blacking out

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At what BAC does the body attempt to rid itself of the alcohol being consumed by vomiting, urinating or shutting down the nervous system (passing out)? Options: .004%, 4%, .o4%, .4%

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.4%

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What percentage of drinkers who consume more than 10 drinks within 2-1 hours (and a BAC at .5% or more) will possibly die?

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99%

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Truth: Alcohol dulls the senses; therefore, you have blurred vision and do not hear as well.

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You have blurred vision and do not hear as well.

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Truth: Alcohol lowers the number of white blood cells; therefore, This can cause a person to black out and/or have seizures. This may lead to malnutrition (not getting the vitamins you need for optimal health). This can lead to obesity and a “beer belly”. You will be ill more often. You may have a harder time fighting off infections.

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You will be ill more often. You may have a harder time fighting off infections.