Question

15 multiple choice 2 points which of these is not a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short - term effects of drinking? body size and gender time of consumption food in the stomach rate of consumption

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Body size and gender: Body size affects how alcohol is diluted, and gender (due to differences in body composition and enzyme activity) influences alcohol metabolism, so this is a factor.
• Time of consumption: The time of day (e.g., morning vs. evening) does not inherently affect how alcohol is absorbed, metabolized, or its short - term effects. There is no physiological reason why the clock time of drinking would impact the onset/severity of short - term effects like intoxication.
• Food in the stomach: Food slows down the absorption of alcohol, so it influences the onset and severity of short - term effects.
• Rate of consumption: Drinking quickly leads to a higher blood alcohol concentration faster, affecting the onset and severity of short - term effects.

Answer:

B. time of consumption