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Question

Select the FALSE statement about routes and rates of alcohol absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

Carbonation slows alcohol absorption compared with noncarbonated drinks.

Answer

Ethanol molecules can diffuse across the stomach mucosa into the bloodstream.

Answer

The small intestine accounts for the majority of alcohol absorption, close to 80%.

Answer

Drinking rapidly and at higher concentration generally speeds absorption compared with slow, low-concentration intake.