Science Test - Continues

6) Alcohol does not need to be digested and is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine. Alcohol remains in the bloodstream until it can be metabolized, or broken down, by the liver. The liver can metabolize about 0.5 ounce of alcohol an hour. Nothing can change the liver's rate of alcohol metabolism. If alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream faster than the liver can metabolize it, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will increase. A person with a BAC of 0.08 is considered legally intoxicated.

Which behavior can lower the blood alcohol concentration of a person who is legally intoxicated?

^1. Eat a healthy meal.

^2. Take a cold shower.

^3. Drink a strong cup of coffee.

^4. Exercise and get some fresh air.

^5. Stop drinking alcoholic beverages.

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