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karateprodigy

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While moderate alcohol consumption in adults is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, it is not recommended for young adults. This is because, in young adults, alcohol
 
 A. is metabolized differently than in older adults.
  B. use is associated with increased risk of injury and death.
  C. is rapidly excreted.
  D. is toxic to the heart.

Question 2

In consequence of chronic heavy alcohol consumption, cross-tolerance may occur. This refers to
 
 A. a tolerance for many different kinds of alcoholic beverages.
  B. a lower responsiveness to certain medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism.
  C. an increased responsiveness to other medications that would normally be processed by the enzymes assisting in alcohol metabolism.
  D. a reduced tolerance for alcohol when other medications are being processed.


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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

adf223

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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