WorksheetsChapter 10 Study Guide
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which part of the brain is affected by alcohol, leading to impaired balance and coordination?
Cerebral Cortex
Cerebellum
Medulla
Hypothalamus
What is the effect of alcohol on neurotransmitters in the brain?
Enhances communication between neurons
Disrupts communication between neurons
Improves memory and coordination
Increases hormone control
At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level does severe impairment of motor skills and judgment occur?
0.02–0.03%
0.05–0.08%
0.10–0.15%
0.20–0.25%
Which of the following is a consequence of alcohol impairing the medulla?
Poor judgment and lowered inhibitions
Slowed breathing and risk of death
Increased thirst and urination
Difficulty walking and slower reflexes
What is the definition of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
The amount of alcohol consumed in one sitting
The percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream
The effect of alcohol on brain functions
The level of alcohol tolerance in the body
What is the definition of BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
A drink containing ethanol
Measurement of alcohol in the bloodstream
Psychological restraints discouraging dangerous behavior
Consumption causing daily life problems
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol poisoning?
Confusion
Dizziness
Hair loss
Vomiting
What is the term used to describe the buildup of scar tissue in the liver?
Detoxification
Cirrhosis
Problem drinking
Inhibitions
Which part of the brain controls movement and balance?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Hypothalamus
What is the risk associated with a BAC level of 0.30–0.40%?
Confusion and dizziness
Vomiting and unconsciousness
Risk of coma or death
Psychological restraints
What is the term used to describe complete dependency on alcohol?
Alcohol poisoning
Alcoholism
Binge drinking
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Which of the following is a biological factor, not an environmental one?
Alcohol poisoning
An alcoholic, biological parent
Enabling
Hangover
What is the legal offense for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher?
Alcohol poisoning
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Driving under the influence (DUI)
Binge drinking
Which term refers to birth defects caused by maternal alcohol use?
Alcohol poisoning
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
Hangover
Depressant
What is the term for consuming a large amount of alcohol quickly?
Binge drinking
Alcoholism
Enabling
Depressant
Alcohol is a depressant that slows down body functions such as movement, speech, reaction time and thinking ability.
True
False
The long term affects of alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure which is related to what part of the body?
Lungs
Stomach
Heart
Brain
What organ can be damaged from long term alcohol use?
(a)
The drinking of alcoholic beverages by a pregnant woman is harmful to the development of her fetus. This is most damaging early in a pregnancy because during this time
the lungs of the fetus become functional.
alcohol can easily enter the mouth of the fetus.
many of the essential organs of the fetus are forming.
the fetus cannot excrete wastes.
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol affecting speech?
Louder voice
Clearer pronunciation
Slurred speech
Faster talking
How can excessive alcohol consumption lead to hypoglycemia?
Excessive alcohol consumption leads to hyperglycemia instead of hypoglycemia
Alcohol has no effect on the liver's ability to release stored glucose
Alcohol inhibits the liver's ability to release stored glucose into the bloodstream.
Alcohol stimulates the release of stored glucose into the bloodstream
