Question 1

What is the key process used in distillation?
A)freezing
B)heating
C)diffusing
D)blending

Accepted Answer

The key process used in distillation is heating. Distillation involves separating a mixture of liquids or gases by heating them to their boiling point and then collecting the vapors that condense back into liquids. This process is based on the principle that different substances have different boiling points, allowing them to be separated from one another.

Question 2

How does alcohol differ from other foods?
A)Alcohol does not provide calories.
B)Alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it.
C)Alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach.
D)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Unlike other foods, alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it. This means that it can have quicker and more potent effects on the body.

Question 3

What type of alcohol is used in the production of alcoholic beverages?
A)isopropyl alcohol
B)methyl alcohol
C)wood alcohol
D)ethanol

Accepted Answer

Ethanol is the type of alcohol that is used in the production of alcoholic beverages. Isopropyl alcohol and methyl alcohol are toxic and not safe for consumption, while wood alcohol is also toxic and can cause blindness or death.

Question 4

In the United States, 20 ounces of a beverage that is 25% ethanol contains ounces of alcohol.
A)4
B)5
C)10
D)15

Accepted Answer

To find the ounces of alcohol in the beverage, we multiply the total ounces by the percentage of ethanol (in decimal form):
20 x 0.25 = 5
Therefore, the answer is B, which is 5 ounces.

Question 5

Which of the following has the highest potential alcohol content?
A)whiskey
B)vodka
C)rum
D)gin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has the highest...

Question 6

The idea that alcoholism is a disease originated in a treatise by .
A)Benjamin Rush
B)Benjamin Franklin
C)Susan B.Anthony
D)Andrew Carnegie

Accepted Answer

The idea that alcoholism is a disease originated in a treatise titled "An Inquiry into the Effects of Ardent Spirits upon the Human Body and Mind" by Benjamin Rush, a prominent American physician and Founding Father.

Question 7

Why has heavy drinking among college students been a serious concern in the United States?
A)Binge drinking among college students has dramatically increased in recent years.
B)College students who drink heavily experience serious consequences.
C)Most individuals who drink heavily in college continue to experience problems when they leave school.
D)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Heavy drinking among college students is a concern because it leads to serious consequences such as academic problems, injuries, and health issues.

Question 8

How does dessert wine differ from regular red wine?
A)It is made using skinless red grapes.
B)It has a higher alcohol content.
C)White grapes are used.
D)Carbon dioxide is added.

Accepted Answer

Dessert wine usually has a higher alcohol content than regular red wine.

Question 9

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is proof.
A)30
B)60
C)90
D)120

Accepted Answer

In the United States, alcohol proof is twice the percentage of alcohol by volume. Therefore, a beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is 120 proof.

Question 10

Fermented beverages have an alcohol content no higher than .
A)5%
B)15%
C)25%
D)40%

Accepted Answer

Fermented beverages typically have an alcohol content no higher than 15% because the yeast used in fermentation dies at higher alcohol concentrations, stopping the fermentation process.

Question 11

Alcohol effects receptors for all of the following neurotransmitters except .
A)serotonin
B)acetylcholine
C)dopamine
D)GABA

Accepted Answer

Alcohol does not have a direct effect on receptors for acetylcholine. However, it can indirectly affect acetylcholine levels and function by altering the activity of other neurotransmitters or neural circuits that modulate acetylcholine release.

Question 12

is the shutting of a muscular valve separating the stomach from the intestines that occurs in some people when they drink very large quantities of alcohol.
A)Korsakoff's syndrome
B)pylorospasm
C)delirium tremens
D)alcohol cardiomyopathy

Accepted Answer

Pylorospasm is the shutting of a muscular valve separating the stomach from the intestines that occurs in some people when they drink very large quantities of alcohol. Korsakoff's syndrome is a brain disorder typically caused by excessive alcohol consumption, delirium tremens is a severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and alcohol cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle caused by long-term alcohol abuse.

Question 13

The first beers were produced in .
A)Egypt
B)Belgium
C)England
D)Milwaukee

Accepted Answer

The first evidence of beer production dates back to ancient Egypt around 5,000 years ago. The Egyptians used beer for both religious ceremonies and daily consumption.

Question 14

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of .
A)beer
B)wine
C)hard liquor
D)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The decline in per capita alcohol consumption during the 1980s was primarily attributed to a reduction in the use of hard liquor.

Question 15

According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, of the U.S.sample reported heavy alcohol use in the month preceding the interview.
A)6-7%
B)10-11%
C)25-26%
D)30-31%

Accepted Answer

The 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 6-7% of the U.S. sample reported heavy alcohol use in the month preceding the interview. This reflects a specific subset of the population engaging in high levels of alcohol consumption, rather than a majority.

Question 16

The was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800s.
A)speakeasy
B)tea-pad
C)saloon
D)distillery

Accepted Answer

Saloons were seen as places of vice and temptation for men, leading to excessive drinking and neglect of family responsibilities. The Temperance Movement sought to abolish these establishments and promote abstinence from alcohol.

Question 17

When considering data on per capita consumption from a public health point of view, "heavy" drinking is defined as .
A)over 10 drinks per occasion
B)daily drinking
C)experiencing negative consequences of drinking
D)experiencing withdrawal when not drinking

Accepted Answer

Heavy drinking is often defined by the negative consequences it has on an individual's health and life, rather than just the quantity consumed.

Question 18

Fermentation begins when is dissolved in water and exposed to air.
A)yeast
B)ethanol
C)sugar
D)carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

Sugar is the correct answer because fermentation is a process that converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Question 19

When was Prohibition repealed?
A)1917
B)1929
C)1933
D)1942

Accepted Answer

Prohibition was repealed with the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5, 1933.

Question 20

When calculating per capita alcohol consumption, the U.S.Census considers all individuals over the age of .
A)14
B)16
C)18
D)21

Accepted Answer

The answer of When calculating per capita alcohol consumption, the...

Quiz 9: Alcohol

What is the key process used in distillation?

How does alcohol differ from other foods?

What type of alcohol is used in the production of alcoholic beverages?

In the United States, 20 ounces of a beverage that is 25% ethanol contains ounces of alcohol.

Which of the following has the highest potential alcohol content?

The idea that alcoholism is a disease originated in a treatise by .

Why has heavy drinking among college students been a serious concern in the United States?

How does dessert wine differ from regular red wine?

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is proof.

Fermented beverages have an alcohol content no higher than .

Alcohol effects receptors for all of the following neurotransmitters except .

is the shutting of a muscular valve separating the stomach from the intestines that occurs in some people when they drink very large quantities of alcohol.

The first beers were produced in .

The per capita alcohol consumption decline of the 1980s was due to a reduction in use of .

According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, of the U.S.sample reported heavy alcohol use in the month preceding the interview.

The was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800s.

When considering data on per capita consumption from a public health point of view, "heavy" drinking is defined as .

Fermentation begins when is dissolved in water and exposed to air.

When was Prohibition repealed?

When calculating per capita alcohol consumption, the U.S.Census considers all individuals over the age of .