Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Excessive quantities of alcohol can shut down the reticular activating system, causing loss of consciousness. This reaction to excessive alcohol intake is beneficial in that it prevents further drinking.
2. The state in which the BAC rises to the point that a person's central nervous system is affected and his or her breathing and heart rate are interrupted is called tolerance.
3. Alcohol poisoning often leads to vomiting because the high BAC depresses the gag reflex which prevents choking.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
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a. true b. false
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