alcohol Flashcards
___% of alcohol is absorbed into bloodstream through your stomach
20
the remaining alcohol) is absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine
80
speeds up alcohol absorption
carbonation
Alcohol____the blood vessels as it enters the bloodstream
widens
what happens when alcohol enters the blood stream
Greater flow of blood to the skin’s surface (blushing)
• Temporary feeling of warmth
• Increased heat loss and rapid body temperature decrease
• Drop in blood pressure
what does the liver do
• Filters blood from the digestive tract, detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drugs, and
makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions
about ___ % of alcohol is broken down by the liver
95
the liver can oxidize ___ drink per hour
one
• Most alcohol is metabolized by an enzyme in your liver called
alcohol
dehydrogenase (ADH)
ADH breaks down alcohol into
acetaldehyde (highly toxic)
A second enzyme, ___rapidly breaks down
acetaldehyde into acetate – which is further metabolized and eventually leaves
your body as water and carbon dioxide
aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)
Alcohol Myopia
(cognitive nearsightedness)
___% of gatech students report not drinking in the past year
45
