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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
A) Kidney
B) Brain
C) Liver
D) Pancreas

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly