California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Certification Practice Exam

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Master the California ABC Certification Exam with our comprehensive practice guide. Tailored to help bartenders and servers excel, this quiz offers key insights into responsible alcohol service, ensuring success on your first try.

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What immediate effect does alcohol have on the body’s hydration levels?

Improves hydration by retaining water
Depletes the body's fluids, causing thirst and dehydration
Has no effect on hydration levels
Increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals

The correct answer is: Depletes the body's fluids, causing thirst and dehydration

Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it causes the body to produce more urine. This leads to increased fluid loss, resulting in dehydration. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it states that alcohol depletes the body's fluids, causing thirst and dehydration. Option A is incorrect because alcohol actually decreases the body's ability to retain water. Option C is incorrect because, as mentioned before, alcohol is a diuretic and can cause dehydration. Option D is also incorrect because alcohol does not increase the absorption of vitamins and minerals. In fact, it can block the absorption of certain nutrients, leading to potential deficiencies. Overall, alcohol has a negative effect on the body's hydration levels.