Podcast
Questions and Answers
Where does most absorption of ethanol occur?
Where does most absorption of ethanol occur?
- Mouth
- Small intestine (correct)
- Large intestine
- Stomach
What is the primary mechanism of action of ethanol in the CNS?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ethanol in the CNS?
- Enhancement of glutamate receptors
- Enhancement of the inhibitory effects of GABA (correct)
- Blockage of GABA receptors
- Inhibition of dopamine receptors
What is the primary organ responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
What is the primary organ responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
- Brain
- Kidneys
- Liver (correct)
- Pancreas
What is the effect of higher doses of ethanol on the CNS?
What is the effect of higher doses of ethanol on the CNS?
What is the result of acute ethanol intoxication in severe cases?
What is the result of acute ethanol intoxication in severe cases?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for metabolizing acetaldehyde to acetate?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for metabolizing acetaldehyde to acetate?
Which of the following systems is NOT affected by ethanol consumption?
Which of the following systems is NOT affected by ethanol consumption?
What is a potential consequence of chronic ethanol abuse on the liver?
What is a potential consequence of chronic ethanol abuse on the liver?
What is the effect of ethanol on CNS depressants?
What is the effect of ethanol on CNS depressants?
What is a characteristic of ethanol dependence?
What is a characteristic of ethanol dependence?