Question

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multiple choice 5 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

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matching 10 points

Explanation:

To determine which factor does not influence the short - term effects of drinking:

• Body size and gender: Body size affects how alcohol is diluted, and gender - related differences in body composition (e.g., women have less water and more fat on average) impact alcohol metabolism, so this influences the effects.
• Time of consumption: The time of day (e.g., morning vs. evening) does not have a direct physiological impact on how alcohol is absorbed, metabolized, or its short - term effects. Factors like body size, food in stomach, and rate of consumption have direct physiological links.
• Food in the stomach: Food slows down alcohol absorption, so it influences the onset and severity of short - term effects.
• Rate of consumption: Drinking faster leads to a higher blood alcohol concentration more quickly, affecting the short - term effects.

Answer:

B. Time of consumption