Alcohol EffectsQuestion 31 of 100
Compared to a younger adult, an older adult (age 65+) of the same body weight will generally:
a.Reach a higher BAC from the same drinks due to less body water, slower metabolism, and more frequent medication use
b.Reach a lower BAC because tolerance increases steadily with age
c.Be unaffected — age has no impact on alcohol response
d.Always require double the dose to feel any effect
Explanation
Aging reduces total body water, lean muscle mass, and (often) liver enzyme efficiency, all of which raise the BAC produced by a standard drink. Older adults are also more likely to be on medications that interact with alcohol and to have slower reflexes baseline. The server should pace conservatively for clearly older patrons and watch for impairment signs that may appear after fewer drinks than expected.
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