TABC Alcohol and Health Effects

Question 1

What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream

Answer

The number of alcoholic drinks consumed per hour

Answer

The legal limit for alcohol sales

Answer

The amount of alcohol in a single serving

Question 2

At what BAC level is a person legally considered too intoxicated to drive in Texas?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.12%

Question 3

How does food consumption affect alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

Food slows alcohol absorption by slowing gastric emptying

Answer

Food has no effect on alcohol absorption

Answer

Food speeds up absorption by increasing stomach acid

Answer

Food eliminates the effects of alcohol

Question 4

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Stomach

Answer

Lungs

Question 5

On average, the human body can process approximately how much alcohol per hour?

Accepted Answer

One standard drink per hour

Answer

One standard drink per 30 minutes

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Two standard drinks per hour

Answer

Three standard drinks per hour

Question 6

Which of the following can a person do to sober up faster?

Accepted Answer

Nothing — only time reduces BAC

Answer

Drink coffee

Answer

Exercise vigorously

Answer

Eat a large meal