Author Question: You are worried about a good friend who reports a constant craving for alcohol and an inability to ... (Read 70 times)

rlane42

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
You are worried about a good friend who reports a constant craving for alcohol and an inability to control his alcohol intake, and finds himself calling in sick to work more frequently due to excessive drinking.
 
  Your friend may be suffering from what disease?
 
  A. FAS
  B. gastritis
  C. alcohol poisoning
  D. alcoholism

Question 2

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, which body system of the fetus is seriously damaged?
 
  A. respiratory
  B. gastrointestinal
  C. central nervous system
  D. reproductive



mfedorka

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library