Question

Hangovers are characterized by all but one of the following:
	Darker alcoholic beverages produce more severe symptoms. Symptoms result from dehydration. Symptoms can include headache, impaired cognitive function, thirst, and nausea. Elevated blood concentrations of acetaldehyde contribute to hangover symptoms.

	All of the following are true statements regarding how chronic alcohol abuse impairs nutritional status EXCEPT:
	alcohol provides 7 “empty” calories per gram. alcohol does not affect the secretion of digestive enzymes. alcohol impairs nutrient absorption and utilization. alcohol displaces more nutrient-dense foods, resulting in dietary inadequacies.

Answer 1

1. Option B is correct as dehydration is not the only cause of hangover, it may be developed by the increased level of acetaldehyde in the blood, drop in the blood sugar level as well as the sleep disturbances. Hence except this statement all are correct regarding the hangover. Thus option B is the correct answer.

2. except option B all are correct. Because alcohol decreases the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas, thus is associated with imparing of the nutrient's absorption by the damaging of the stomach as well as the intestinal cell lining