Lecture 21 & 22 Alcohol - MC Flashcards
1
Q
What is ethanol commonly known as in the context of dietary consumption?
A) Sugar alcohol
B) Ethyl alcohol
C) Isopropyl alcohol
D) Methanol
A
B
2
Q
How many calories does one gram of ethanol provide?
A) 3 kcal
B) 5 kcal
C) 7 kcal
D) 9 kcal
A
C
3
Q
*Where is ethanol primarily absorbed in the human body?
A) In the liver only
B) Throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract
C) Exclusively in the stomach
D) In the small intestine
A
B
4
Q
What organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
A) Kidney
B) Brain
C) Liver
D) Pancreas
A
C
5
Q
What percentage of ingested ethanol typically reaches the liver?
A) About 50%
B) About 60%
C) About 80%
D) About 90%
A
C