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| What does the chemical composition of ethanol look like |
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a group of carbon-containing compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl
(-OH) groups attached to the carbon atoms. |
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| What type of alcohol can be found in foods |
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| It is manufactured naturally by yeast through the fermentation of sugars and other carbohydrates (grains) |
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T/F Ethanol is a small, water soluble molecule that requires no digestion It can be easily absorbed throughout the length of the GI tract by simple diffusion |
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| Why is alcohol consumed more slowly when food is present in the stomach? |
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| Food stimulates stomach secretions, which serve to dilute alcohol, thereby slowing its absorption into the bloodstream. Blood alcohol level will rise more quickly when alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach. |
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T/F Alcoholic drinks are devoid of nutrients |
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(False) Many that are not highly refined such as beer contain significant amounts of some minerals and vitamins. |
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| What enzyme is responsible for converting alcohol into harmless substances such as CO2 and H2O |
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How does Alcohol dehydrogenase work
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It removes hydrogens from ethanol to produce acetylaldehyde [image] |
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Where can Alcohol dehydrogenase be found in the human body
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| Although the liver is the chief site for the metabolism (detoxification) of alcohol, there is some of this enzyme present in the stomach as well. |
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| What happens to the liver if it is abused by prolonged alcohol overuse |
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| liver fat deposits increase and can choke off blood vessels, depriving liver cells of life sustaining nutrients and oxygen. Liver cells begin to die and are replaced by scar tissue. Hemorrhaging of the liver may also occur. If too many liver cells die, the liver may not survive. This is called "cirrhosis of the liver". |
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| Why do biddies get more crunk than bros |
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| There appears to be lower activity of alcohol dehydrogenase in the stomach of women. Therefore, per alcoholic drink, more alcohol reaches the bloodstream in a woman than in a man. In addition, a woman's body weight contains a higher percentage of adipose (fat) tissue and a lower total body water content when compared with men. Since alcohol diffuses into the water compartments of the body, it will be more concentrated in a woman's body water. |
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T/F Alcohol acts as a vasodilator (expands blood vessels). |
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| (True) This brings blood quickly to the surface of the body, releasing heat, which explains the feeling of warmth people experience immediately after drinking alcohol. |
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| Drinking alcohol can cause | | Increased urination and dehydration. | | Expanded skin capillaries and heat loss. | | Depressed brain function and poor judgement. | | All of the above |
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| What level of BAC is sufficient to shut down breathing and heartrate |
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| The level of blood alcohol which has no effect on your mental activity is | | Zero | | 0.02% | | 0.04% | | 0.08% |
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How much can 0.5 oz of alcohol (amount in one drink) raise the BAC
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| What factors influence BAC |
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| a person's body weight, gender and the time over which the alcohol is consumed in |
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| How much alcohol can your body get rid of in one hour |
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| The equivalent of one drink |
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| You are legally drunk in Vermont when your blood alcohol reaches a level of | | 0.02% | | 0.04% | | 0.06% | | 0.08% |
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| 0.08 lower levels can still impair judgement |
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| One drink is *one 12 ounce beer *one 5 ounce glass of wine *one 1,5 ounce shot of 80 proof liquor |
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| What is considered a moderate ammount of alcohol |
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women- 1 drink a day or less men- 2 drinks a day or less |
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| Why are pregnant mothers urged to not drink during pregnancy |
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| Alcohol easily crosses the placenta and seriously alters the development and metabolism of the fetal brain. Often times this can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
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| The permissable amount of alcohol per day by a pregnant woman is | | 1 oz. as beer | | 2 oz. morning and evening | | any level is OK if taken slowly | | None. |
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| (None)Even the smallest intake of alcohol may damage the rapidly developing fetus. |
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| Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome reversible |
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| (No)FAS is a completely preventable disease - but it is NOT reversible once it occurs. |
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| Are there any beneficial effects of consuming alcohol |
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| Yes, Drinking in moderation is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Moderate amounts of of alcohol can increase the levels of HDL (high density lipoproteins) in the blood. Higher levels of HDL are associated with increased protection against heart disease. |
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Alcohol is burned in the body as an energy source supplying:
no kilocalories.
4 kilocalories/ gram, same as carbohydrate.
7 kilocalories / gram.
9 kilocalories / gram, same as fat. |
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In the body, alcohol supplies:
the same amount of kilocalories as a fat.
the same amount of kilocalories as a carbohydrate.
more kilocalories than a fat but less than a carbohydrate.
more kilocalories than a sugar but less than a fat. |
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| More kilocalories than a sugar but less than a fat |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning alcohol?
Alcohol provides energy to the body.
Alcohol is source of fat soluble vitamins.
Alcohol is a nutrient.
Alcoholic drinks can provide a significant amount of protein.
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| Alcohol provides energy to the body |
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