QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Depressant. Answer: A drug that slows brain and body reactions. In
slowing the body's normal reactions, alcohol may cause confusion,
decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, and drowsiness.
◉ Fermentation. Answer: Microorganisms called yeast feed on the
sugars in foods such as malted grains, grapes, or berries
◉ What influences teens' decisions about drinking? Answer: Attitudes of
peers, family, and media influence underage drinking.
◉ What are the risks of underage drinking? Answer: Being injured or
killed in a motor vehicle crash, committing or being the victim of sexual
assault,
long-term brain damage, and problems with alcohol later in life,
suspension from school, sports
teams, or other school activities.
◉ Intoxication. Answer: A state in which a persons mental and physical
abilities are impaired by alcohol or other substances. Many negative