Older adults are more likely to be intoxicated by alcohol consumption compared to younger adults due to ______.

A) the slowdown in the metabolic rate of older adults
B) the low level of free radical content in the body of older adults
C) the increase in the processing speed of older adults
D) the increase in antibodies secreted by the endocrine system of older adults

Metabolic rate

The rate at which an organism's body converts food into energy, critical for sustaining life processes and determining energy expenditure.

Free radical

An atom or molecule that has an unpaired electron, making it highly reactive and potentially damaging to cells and tissues.

Endocrine system

A network of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.