Asked by JENNIFER GARCIA BUSTILLOS on Jul 26, 2024
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Low to moderate levels of drinking decrease the risk for __________; high levels of drinking increase the risk for ___________.
A) automobile crashes . . . automobile crashes.
B) Alzheimer's disease . . . Korsakoff syndrome
C) bicycle injuries . . . ulcers
D) gallstones . . . lung cancer
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die, resulting in severe memory loss and cognitive decline.
Korsakoff Syndrome
A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with alcoholism.
- Evaluate the positive and negative health outcomes linked to different amounts of alcohol intake.
Verified Answer
BM
Brenna McEntireJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Low to moderate levels of drinking have been associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, while high levels of drinking increase the risk for Korsakoff syndrome, a type of dementia associated with alcoholism. The other answer choices are not supported by research on alcohol consumption.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the positive and negative health outcomes linked to different amounts of alcohol intake.