Nutrition: Alcohol And Water Quiz

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This quiz was expert written by Eugene Fenster. Eugene has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and taught both general biology and nutrition. Several of his publications have appeared in peer-reviewed journals. He revises chapters, produces, edits, and proofreads materials for college textbooks. Most importantly he loves learning about biology. Learning and making connections among the disparate pieces of information he finds is one of his passions. Another passion is sharing and discussing this information with others.
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Eugene has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and taught both general biology and nutrition. Several of his publications have appeared in peer-reviewed journals. He revises chapters, produces, edits, and proofreads materials for college textbooks.

Most importantly he loves learning about biology. Learning and making connections among the disparate pieces of information he finds is one of his passions. Another passion is sharing and discussing this information with others.

Alcohol and Water Quiz Questions

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Question 1

The human body has more of this substance (by weight) than any other substance.

  • A
    Water
  • B
    Protein
  • C
    Fat
  • D
    Carbohydrate

Question 2

A vital component of the body, acting as a solvent, lubricant, temperature regulator, and transport medium for body wastes, is:

  • A
    Alcohol
  • B
    Fat
  • C
    Carbohydrate
  • D
    Water

Question 3

Within the GI tract, the _____ is the primary site of water absorption.

  • A
    Stomach
  • B
    Small intestine
  • C
    Colon
  • D
    Bladder

Question 4

The majority of the body's water is found _____.

  • A
    in the blood
  • B
    within cells
  • C
    in joints
  • D
    as interstitial fluid

Question 5

Which of the following fluids would be classified as extracellular fluid (body fluid outside the cells)?

  • A
    Nucleoplasm
  • B
    Cytosol
  • C
    Blood
  • D
    Cytoplasm

Question 6

Which of these minerals play a major role in the maintenance of fluid balance?

  • A
    Zinc, copper and Fish Oil
  • B
    Sodium, chloride, and potassium
  • C
    Zinc, calcium and magnesium
  • D
    Zilicon, oxygen, and hydrogen

Question 7

Water intoxication (a condition that occurs from drinking too much water) is associated with _____.

  • A
    high blood vitamin D
  • B
    high blood sugar
  • C
    low blood sodium
  • D
    low water intake

Question 8

If you lose over _____% or more of your body weight as water you are considered to be experiencing severe dehydration.

  • A
    10
  • B
    .5%
  • C
    45
  • D
    5

Question 9

Which of the following is true with regards to energy drinks?

  • A
    They are a good source of B vitamins.
  • B
    It is better to consume an energy drink than a cup of coffee.
  • C
    They promote healthy living.
  • D
    They are a waste of money and can harm health.

Question 10

Consuming which of the following sources of water may increase kidney stone risk?

  • A
    Coffee
  • B
    Water
  • C
    Apple juice
  • D
    Wine

Question 11

The majority of consumed alcohol is absorbed by the _____.

  • A
    Heart
  • B
    Small intestine
  • C
    Colon
  • D
    Stomach

Question 12

A blood alcohol concentration over _____ means you are dead or close to it.

  • A
    0.5
  • B
    0.01
  • C
    0.05
  • D
    0.4

Question 13

Which of these organs detoxifes alcohol?

  • A
    Liver
  • B
    Spleen
  • C
    Pancreas
  • D
    Brain

Question 14

In those who are 35 years of age and older, the benefits of moderate alcohol use include: _____.

  • A
    decreased risk of ischemic strokes (clot)
  • B
    increased risk of breast cancer
  • C
    decreased risk of hemmorhagic (bleeding) stroke
  • D
    decreased risk of liver failure

Question 15

Alcohol provides _____ kcal per gram.

  • A
    7
  • B
    34
  • C
    16
  • D
    1

Question 16

Drinking in moderation is defined as no more than _____ for a male and no more than _____ for a female.

  • A
    2 per week; 2 per day
  • B
    2 per day; 1 per day
  • C
    8 per day; 6 per week
  • D
    3 per day; 5 per day

Question 17

A drink is defined as any beverage that delivers about _____ ounce(s) of pure ethanol.

  • A
    1
  • B
    0.001
  • C
    0.5
  • D
    5.5

Question 18

Why do females get to absorb more of the alcohol they consume than do males?

  • A
    The female stomach produces less of the enzyme that breaks down alcohol
  • B
    The female liver is less efficient at breaking down alcohol
  • C
    The female body has a higher proportion of water
  • D
    The female liver is more efficient at breaking down alcohol

Question 19

If you don't drink alcoholic beverages, don't start. But if you do drink alcoholic beverages, which of the following would be best for your health?

  • A
    Red wine
  • B
    Dark beer
  • C
    Vodka
  • D
    Everclear

Question 20

If you have a family history of _____ you might want to reconsider how often, if at all, you consume alcoholic beverages?

  • A
    Cancer, especially breast cancer
  • B
    Dementia
  • C
    Osteoporosis
  • D
    Cardiovascular disease

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