Alcohol disrupts the functioning of the hippocampus. What ability does this area of the brain control?
A) balance
B) sensitivity to light
C) memory
D) fine motor skills
All of the following are high-risk drinking behaviors found on college campuses EXCEPT
A) moderate drinking.
B) underage drinking.
C) pre-drinking.
D) binge drinking.
All of the following occur when a person takes medications labeled Do not take with alcohol while consuming alcohol EXCEPT
A) the liver fails to process the medication fully, resulting in a possible overdose.
B) the small intestine filters out the useful chemicals in the medication, causing the medication to be ineffective.
C) the alcohol intensifies the medication, resulting in a possible overdose.
D) the liver processes the alcohol first and the medication goes straight to the bloodstream, resulting in a possible overdose.
All of the following are signs of alcohol poisoning EXCEPT
A) vomiting.
B) high body temperature.
C) slow or irregular breathing.
D) pale skin color.
Research has shown that impairment to memory can occur after approximately how many drinks?
A) 1-2
B) 3-4
C) 4-5
D) None of the answers is correct.