IntoxicationQuestion 32 of 80
Which of the following factors can affect how quickly a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises?
a.Body weight
b.Whether they have eaten food
c.How fast they are drinking
d.All of the above
Explanation
BAC is influenced by body weight, food in the stomach, drinking rate, gender, and time, among other factors. A lighter person drinking quickly on an empty stomach reaches a higher BAC faster. Servers cannot rely on drink count alone and must watch observable signs.
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