True or False: Alcohol has to be broken down by the digestive system.
Answer (2)
Alcohol is rapidly absorbed through the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream, rather than needing to be fully broken down by the digestive system. The liver is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol. Therefore, the statement is false. ;
The statement is false because alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream primarily through the stomach and small intestine, rather than needing to be fully digested. The liver is responsible for metabolizing alcohol. Thus, while the digestive system is involved, it does not break down alcohol like it does food.
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