7th Grade Unit 6 Extra Credit

 

The state in which a person’s ability to function mentally or physically is impaired is called

• a hangover

• a blackout

• intoxication

• a coma

For drivers over 21 years of age, DWI or DUI is defined as

• a BAC of 0.08 or higher.

• a BAC of 0.10 or higher.

• a BAC of 0.20 or higher.

• any level of alcohol in the blood.

The brain and spinal cord make up the

• reflex pathway

• peripheral nervous system

• central nervous system

• the fight-or-flight response

Uncontrolled muscle spasms due to a flood of brain activity are called

• paralysis

• a coma

• meningitis

• a seizure

 

Alcohol is categorized as

• a drug

• a stimulant

• a depressant

• a carcinogen

Stiff consequences for breaking the rules is often referred to as a

• zero-tolerance policy.

• suspension

• risk

• law

Alcohol abuse can cause scarring of the liver, which is called

• alcoholism

• detoxification

• cirrhosis

• addiction

 

An alcoholic who has symptoms of shakiness, irritability, rapid heartbeat, and sweating is showing signs of

• withdrawal

• intoxication

• reverse tolerance

• cirrhosis

Drinking on an empty stomach can increase blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

• True

• False

You should get into a car with someone who has been drinking.

 

• True

• False