Question A major effect of alcohol consumption is: Answers Heightened riding abilities. The slowing down of bodily functions. Increasing nervousness. Increasing alertness. Explanation Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down and impairs bodily functions, both physical and mental. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Idaho Practice Test Oklahoma Practice Test Arizona Practice Test Maine Practice Test Texas Practice Test North Carolina Practice Test Minnesota Practice Test Wisconsin Practice Test New Jersey Practice Test Washington Practice Test Iowa Practice Test