Asked by Sidney Onstad on Jul 03, 2024
Which of the following is characteristic of men who are vulnerable to alcoholism (men with an alcoholic father) ?
A) tendency to overestimate their own degree of intoxication after drinking alcohol
B) inability to metabolize acetaldehyde to acetic acid
C) greater than normal relief from stress after drinking alcohol
D) poor control of voluntary eye movements
Metabolize Acetaldehyde
The process by which the body breaks down acetaldehyde, a toxic substance produced during the metabolism of alcohol.
Voluntary Eye Movements
Eye movements that are consciously controlled and directed, such as looking toward a specific object or point of interest.
- Acknowledge the significance of genetic predispositions in determining the risk of alcohol addiction and their interaction with external factors.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the significance of genetic predispositions in determining the risk of alcohol addiction and their interaction with external factors.