Question

part b - lo 2. identify short - term and long - term health effects of alcohol consumption
as blood alcohol concentration increases, the physical and psychological effects change. these effects start with mild euphoria, muscle relaxation, and increased sociability. they progress to lowered inhibition and loss of small muscle control. with continued drinking, judgment is impaired and reaction times slow down. next comes blurred vision and difficulty standing and walking. further consumption of alcohol can lead to disorientation, severely impaired reflexes, unresponsiveness, coma, and even death.
which of the following are short - term health effects of alcohol consumption?
select all that apply.
□ slurred speech
□ decreased pulse rate
□ increased risk of osteoporosis
□ increased urination
□ enhanced mental alertness
□ stomach irritation

Explanation:

Slurred speech and stomach irritation are short - term effects as they can occur soon after alcohol consumption. Decreased pulse rate is not a typical short - term effect. Increased risk of osteoporosis is a long - term effect. Increased urination can be a short - term effect but is not as immediate as slurred speech and stomach irritation in the context of short - term effects of initial alcohol intake. Enhanced mental alertness is not a short - term effect of alcohol; rather, it impairs cognitive functions.

Answer:

• slurred speech
• stomach irritation