How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?
a. 1 oz of whiskey
b. 3 oz of wine
c. 5 oz of wine
d. 12 oz of beer
ANS: D
The amount of alcohol the liver can metabolize per hour is equal to about 3/4 oz of whiskey, 4 oz of wine, or 12 oz of beer.
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