Which of the following is not a potential explanation for a hangover?
A) Toxic effects of congeners in the alcohol
B) Residual acetaldehyde in the body
C) Excessive fluid loss during the drinking bout
D) Residual acetic acid in the body

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While excessive fluid loss and toxic effects of congeners can contribute to the symptoms of a hangover, the primary cause is believed to be residual acetaldehyde in the body after the liver breaks down alcohol. However, residual acetic acid is not a commonly cited cause of hangovers.

Which of the Following Is Not a Potential Explanation for a Hangover