Practice question

When does alcohol absorption begin?

  1. When the individual starts to drink
  2. After the first hour of drinking
  3. Once the alcohol reaches the liver
  4. After it has been absorbed into bodily fluids

Answer: A — When the individual starts to drink

Alcohol absorption technically begins as soon as the individual starts to drink because it enters the bloodstream through the digestive system. However, the effects of the alcohol will not be fully felt until it reaches the liver and starts to be metabolized, which can take about an hour. B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to specific times or stages in the absorption process, rather than when it actually begins.

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