TAM Health Effects & Public Safety 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

The liver metabolizes approximately 90% of consumed alcohol through enzymatic processes.

Question 2

At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level do most people begin to experience loss of muscle control and impaired judgment?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

At 0.08% BAC, muscle coordination deteriorates and judgment is significantly impaired, which is why it is the legal limit for driving in Maryland.

Question 3

Which of the following is a long-term health consequence of chronic heavy alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis of the liver

Answer

Chronic heavy drinking causes scarring of liver tissue, known as cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It acts as a depressant slowing brain activity

Answer

Alcohol is a CNS depressant that slows brain function, impairing coordination, judgment, and reaction time.

Question 5

A patron appears to be having difficulty walking and slurs their words. These are signs of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol intoxication

Answer

Slurred speech and difficulty walking are classic physical signs of alcohol intoxication due to CNS depression.

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