One reason that women have higher BACs than men after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have

Question

a. lower blood volume.
b. a higher percentage of body fat.
c. lower average weight.
d. less drinking experience.

Answer 1

b. a higher percentage of body fat.

Women typically have a higher percentage of body fat compared to men, which can lead to higher blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) after consuming the same amount of alcohol. Body fat does not absorb alcohol, so less alcohol is metabolized before it reaches the bloodstream in women with higher body fat percentages.