Which of the following factors is associated with decreased blood alcohol concentration?
1. Increased concentration of alcohol in the drink
2. Drinking without consuming food
3. Female gender
4. Increased body weight
ANS: 4
Increased alcohol concentration, drinking without consuming food, and being a female all increase blood alcohol concentration.
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