Question

which of the following statements is not true about alcohol?
a. alcohol content, which can be found on the label, is expressed as a percent.
b. alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system.
c. before alcohol is metabolized in the body, it is an active brain drug and a cellular toxin.
d. alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Alcohol content on labels is indeed expressed as a percentage (e.g., 5% ABV), so this is true.
• Option B: Depressants slow down, not speed up, the central nervous system. This statement is false.
• Option C: Alcohol acts as an active psychoactive drug on the brain and is toxic to cells before metabolism, so this is true.
• Option D: Alcohol is produced via fermentation of sugars in grains, fruits, or vegetables, so this is true.

Answer:

B. Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system.