Question

question 12 (2.5 points) listen donna is drinking alcohol with her friend allan. they have both consumed the same amount of alcohol so far. it is likely that donna’s blood alcohol concentration (bac) will be about 10% lower than allen’s. the same as allen’s. 10% higher than allen’s. 25% higher than allen’s.

Explanation:

Women generally have less body water and more body fat than men. Since alcohol is diluted in body water, for the same amount of alcohol consumed, women tend to have a higher blood - alcohol concentration. Donna (female) and Allan (male) having consumed the same amount of alcohol, Donna's BAC is likely to be higher. Typically, it can be around 10% higher.

Answer:

C. 10% higher than Allan’s.