Final answer:
Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream both from the stomach lining and predominantly from the small intestine due to its large surface area. It is also fat soluble, which allows it to easily enter cells and be distributed throughout the body.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question regarding alcohol absorption is that:
- Some alcohol is diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream.
- Alcohol is fat soluble.
- Most alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.
Thus, choices (c), (d), and (e) are true. Alcohol begins to be absorbed into the bloodstream as soon as it is consumed. While some absorption occurs in the stomach, the majority happens in the small intestine due to its large surface area and rich blood supply. The fact that alcohol is fat soluble means it can permeate the membranes of cells easily, which contributes to its rapid distribution throughout the body.