SIR Alcohol and the Body

Question 1

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the body?

Accepted Answer

The liver

Answer

The kidneys

Answer

The stomach

Answer

The lungs

Question 2

Approximately how long does it take for the liver to process one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

45 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Question 3

What percentage of consumed alcohol is absorbed directly through the stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

About 20%

Answer

About 5%

Answer

About 50%

Answer

About 80%

Question 4

How does eating food before or during drinking affect alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

It slows the rate of alcohol absorption

Answer

It speeds up absorption into the bloodstream

Answer

It prevents alcohol from being absorbed at all

Answer

It has no measurable effect on absorption

Question 5

Which type of beverage is absorbed most rapidly into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Carbonated or sparkling alcoholic beverages

Answer

Beverages with no carbonation

Answer

Beverages mixed with juice

Answer

Beverages served with ice

Question 6

What does the term 'Blood Alcohol Concentration' (BAC) measure?

Accepted Answer

The amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream

Answer

The number of drinks consumed in one hour

Answer

The percentage of alcohol in a beverage

Answer

The rate at which a person metabolizes alcohol

Question 7

Which of the following factors can affect how quickly a person becomes intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Body weight and composition

Answer

The colour of the alcohol

Answer

The temperature of the room

Answer

The type of glass used