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True or false:Alcohol has only been a part of human culture for a few hundred years.
True or false:Alcohol has only been a part of human culture for a few hundred years.
False
True or false: Alcoholic beverages have only been consumed in a few regions of the world.
True or false: Alcoholic beverages have only been consumed in a few regions of the world.
False
True or false: The earliest known alcoholic beverage was found in southern China.
True or false: The earliest known alcoholic beverage was found in southern China.
False
True or false: Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in all beverages.
True or false: Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in all beverages.
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True or false: Alcohol is produced through fermentation.
True or false: Alcohol is produced through fermentation.
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True or false: Alcohol's effects on the human body are not well understood.
True or false: Alcohol's effects on the human body are not well understood.
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True or false: Alcohol triggers the release of neural chemicals in the brain.
True or false: Alcohol triggers the release of neural chemicals in the brain.
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True or false: Fermented beverages in ancient China were exclusively used for medicinal purposes.
True or false: Fermented beverages in ancient China were exclusively used for medicinal purposes.
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True or false: Alcohol has never contributed to any aspect of human culture.
True or false: Alcohol has never contributed to any aspect of human culture.
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True or false: Moderate alcohol consumption has no positive effects on human health.
True or false: Moderate alcohol consumption has no positive effects on human health.
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Study Notes
- Alcohol has been a part of human culture for thousands of years.
- Alcoholic beverages have taken many forms and flavors around the world.
- The earliest known alcoholic beverage dates back to about 9,000 years ago in northern China.
- Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits.
- Ethanol is produced through fermentation.
- Alcohol's intoxicating effects are due to its role on the human central nervous system.
- Moderate amounts of alcohol trigger the release of neural chemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins in the brain.
- Fermented beverages in ancient China may have served as a way to communicate with gods and deceased ancestors.
- Alcohol has been credited for several aspects of human culture, including the Christian ritual of the Eucharist and the earliest form of writing.
- Through moderate consumption, alcohol may continue to contribute to countless other aspects of human culture.
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