TAM Card Alcohol's Effects on Body 2

Question 1

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does Nevada law consider a person legally impaired for driving?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.12%

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Stomach

Answer

Pancreas

Question 3

How does alcohol primarily affect the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a depressant

Answer

It acts as a stimulant

Answer

It has no effect on the CNS

Answer

It only affects motor skills

Question 4

What is the approximate rate at which an average person metabolizes alcohol?

Accepted Answer

One standard drink per hour

Answer

Two standard drinks per hour

Answer

Three standard drinks per hour

Answer

Half a standard drink per hour

Question 5

Which factor does NOT significantly affect how quickly alcohol impacts an individual?

Accepted Answer

Hair color

Answer

Body weight

Answer

Gender

Answer

Whether they have eaten food

Question 6

What happens to alcohol absorption when a person drinks on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Absorption is significantly faster

Answer

Absorption is significantly slower

Answer

Absorption rate stays the same

Answer

Alcohol is not absorbed without food