TABC Alcohol and Health Effects 2

Question 1

Which factor generally causes women to reach a higher BAC than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Women have a higher proportion of body water and lower alcohol dehydrogenase activity

Answer

Women absorb caffeine faster

Answer

Women metabolize sugar differently

Answer

Women weigh more on average

Question 2

What effect does carbonation in drinks like champagne or soda mixers have on alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

It speeds up absorption into the bloodstream

Answer

It slows absorption significantly

Answer

It has no effect whatsoever

Answer

It neutralizes alcohol content

Question 3

What is the term for the point at which alcohol begins to impair judgment before physical signs of intoxication appear?

Accepted Answer

Impaired judgment stage

Answer

Tolerance threshold

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Pre-intoxication

Answer

Cognitive disinhibition

Question 4

Heavy, long-term alcohol use is most directly associated with which organ disease?

Accepted Answer

Liver cirrhosis

Answer

Lung disease

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Kidney stones

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Heart valve defects

Question 5

What does the term 'standard drink' mean in the context of TABC training?

Accepted Answer

A drink containing approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol

Answer

Any size drink served at a bar

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A drink that costs $5 or less

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A drink approved by the TABC

Question 6

How does alcohol affect the central nervous system (CNS)?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a CNS depressant, slowing brain function

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It stimulates the CNS at all doses

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It has no measurable effect on the CNS

Answer

It only affects the peripheral nervous system