Question

1. Alcohol is absorbed

a. only in the small intestine

b. by simple diffusion along the entire gastrontestinal tracy

c. very slowy, regardless of stomach contents

d. fast if othet nutrients are also being absorbed.

2. in order to minimize your intake of alcohol, which option would be the best choice?

a. 1long island iced tea

b. 5 fl oz of red wine

c. 2 light beers

d. 1.5 fl oz of vodka

3. Alcohol methabolism relies on

a. the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) pathway for large quantities of alcohol

b. MEOS for large quantites of alcohol

c. the microosomal ethanol oxidizing system ( MEOS) for small quantites of alcohol

d. the colon to eliminate large quantities of alcohol

4. Alcohol may provide health benefits when consumed in moderation becuz it

a. raises HDL cholesterol

b. increases oxidative stress

c. decrease HDL cholesterol

d. increase triglycerides in the blood stream

5.

Answer 1

Answer: only in small intestine.

( Although the alcohol is absorbed in the stomach in a very negligible amount. The major part of the alcohol is absorb in the small intestine.)

Answer:2 light bears.

( Bear contains very low amount of alcohol and hence can be used to drink to reduce the consumption of alcohol.)

Answer: Raises HDL

( The moderate consumption of alcohol increases good cholesterol level and hence is good for heart.)