What is one explanation for the generally lower tolerance for alcohol in women in comparison to men?

a. Women fast more often.
b. Women do not eat as much food with the alcohol.
c. Women consume more of their alcohol in sweetened drinks.
d. Women have lower amounts of stomach alcohol dehydrogenase.
e. Women are more likely to gulp their drinks.


ANS: D

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