North Carolina DMV Practice Test

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What effect does eating food have when drinking alcohol?

It speeds up alcohol absorption
It neutralizes the alcohol
It makes one less intoxicated
If you eat before drinking, the alcohol enters the bloodstream at a slower pace

The correct answer is: If you eat before drinking, the alcohol enters the bloodstream at a slower pace

Eating food before drinking has a significant effect on how alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream. When food is consumed, particularly foods that are high in fats and proteins, it can coat the stomach and slow down the digestive process. This delay in the absorption rate means that alcohol takes longer to enter the bloodstream, leading to a slower onset of its intoxicating effects. This slower absorption helps the body to process alcohol more efficiently, which can reduce the peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that a person might reach after consuming alcohol on an empty stomach. Consequently, this can be a responsible practice for those who choose to drink. The other options describe either incorrect effects or misconceptions about alcohol consumption. Eating does not neutralize alcohol's effects or make a person less intoxicated; it simply alters the rate of absorption. Thus, option D accurately highlights how consuming food can change the dynamics of alcohol consumption and its effects on the body.