9 Alcohol

Question 1

Ethanol

Answer 1

The form of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Chemical processes occurring within the body to convert food to energy

Question 3

Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)

Answer 3

The primary enzyme involved in metabolism of ethanol

Question 4

First-pass metabolism

Answer 4

The initial metabolism of ethanol occurring in the stomach

Question 5

Rate of Absorption

Answer 5

The speed at which ethanol enters the bloodstream from the stomach

Question 6

Blood Alcohol Content

Answer 6

The amount of ethanol in the blood relative to water

Question 7

Acetaldehyde

Answer 7

The toxic product of ethanol metabolism, which has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic affects

Question 8

Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

Answer 8

The enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde

Question 9

Moderate Drinking

Answer 9

A safe level of alcohol consumption recommended by the dietary guidelines for Americans - one standard drink a day for females, two standard drinks per day for males

Question 10

Standard Drink

Answer 10

Any alcoholic beverage that contains .6 ounces of alcohol

Question 11

High-Risk Drinking

Answer 11

The level of consumption at which the risk of alcohol related harm is greatly increased

Question 12

Binge Drinking

Answer 12

Consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a single session

Question 13

Discretionary Energy

Answer 13

Calories left over in a diet once nutritional requirements have been met