Alcohol EffectsQuestion 22 of 100
Which of the following will tend to INCREASE the speed at which alcohol is absorbed and raise a customer's BAC fastest?
a.Eating a large, fatty meal before drinking
b.Drinking carbonated beverages such as champagne or vodka tonic
c.Drinking water between alcoholic drinks
d.Drinking very slowly over a long period of time
Explanation
Carbonation accelerates gastric emptying, pushing alcohol into the small intestine faster, which speeds absorption and produces a higher and earlier peak BAC. Mixed drinks with soda, champagne, and beer in volume can therefore impair faster than a still drink of equal alcohol content. Fatty food (a) slows absorption, water (c) dilutes and slows it, and slow pacing (d) allows time for the liver to eliminate alcohol between drinks.
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