Quiz #2 (Alc: Ch. 7 & 8)

Question 1

what is binge drinking? (men vs women)

Answer 1

Men 5+, Women 4+ in one sitting (2 hours)
- does not decrease as we age, peak in HS & college

Question 2

what are the ingredients in alcohol?

Answer 2

sugar, water, yeast, warm temps

Question 3

what in beer and champagne makes for a quicker buzz?

Answer 3

CO2 allowing the stomach to empty quicker into the small intestine

Question 4

what does alc do to the CNS?

Answer 4

depresses

Question 5

what is meant by social lubricant?

Answer 5

drinking decreases inhibitions (shyness) and increases extroversion (socialness)

Question 6

what are some reasons influences for why people don’t think drinking alc is bad?

Answer 6

• alc is legal
• media promotes alc use & it being safe
• sale of alc is widely accepted
• long tradition of drinking (4000 BC)

Question 7

what percentage of night time drivers are over 0.08% BAC?

Answer 7

2%

Question 8

what is the lethal BAC?

Answer 8

0.4-0.6% BAC

Question 9

what is the difference between methyl alc, ethylene glycol, isopropyl alc, and ethanol?

Answer 9

methyl: made from wood, industrial products
ethylene glycol: antifreeze
isopropyl: antiseptic
ethanol: drinking

Question 10

what is proof?

Answer 10

half of proof is the % of alc content
EX: 100-proof = 50% alc

Question 11

where in the body is absorption the highest?

Answer 11

small intestine
- goest straight to blood
- dependent on food present (fat, meat, milk slow it down)

Question 12

how much is metabolized per hour?

Answer 12

one drink (12oz)

Question 13

% of alc in beer, champagne, wine/sake, shochu, whiskey

Answer 13

beer 5%
wine/sake 15-16&
shochu 25-30%
whiskey 40%

Question 14

what are the two top choices of alcohol in the US? as we age, which is more preferable?

Answer 14

wine & beer
- wine becomes more preferable as we age

Question 15

where in the world is the highest alc consumption?

Answer 15

Europe

Question 16

which is the higher alc consumption, low or high incomes?

Answer 16

high incomes

Question 17

which race is more likely to drink? least likely?

Answer 17

whites more likely
asians less likely

Question 18

which sex is more likely to drink under the influence?

Answer 18

males

Question 19

is alc consumption more or less likely with a higher education? how about full-time vs part-time

Answer 19

more likely with more education and full-time employee

Question 20

what are three economic cost of alc usage?

Answer 20

• increase healthcare spending
• decrease in worker productivity
• increase safety risks (premature deaths)

Question 21

what are four components of alcoholism?

Answer 21

cravings
impaired / loss of control
physical dependence
tolerance

Question 22

wet culture vs dry culture, which is the US?

Answer 22

wet
- alc integrated into daily life (meals)
- widely available & accessible
- disapprove of drunked bx
- no age limit
- Muslim countrie

dry
- not common in everyday activities
- drunk bx is accepted
- more restricitions
- USA

Question 23

what are three things women are more prone to for alcohol use?

Answer 23

increased sensitivity
increased addiction
increased rate of alc-related problems

Question 24

why are women more prone to these things?

Answer 24

• smaller body size
• absorb sooner (more body fat)
• less metabolizing enzyme

Question 25

which state has the highest drinking rate? lowest?

Answer 25

highest = wisconsin
lowest = alabama

Question 26

how many countries have a drinking age 18 or above? how about 21?

Answer 26

• 12 countries 18+
• only 7 at 21

Question 27

what are the four components in the drinking pyramid? which has the highest amount of people?

Answer 27

teetotaler (no alc)
occasional
moderate (highest)
heavy