chapter 11 - alcohol and caffeine

Question 1

why is caffeine considered a drug?

Answer 1

it is used for its chemical effect

Question 2

what is meant by “tolerance” as related to a drug?

Answer 2

you get used to it, so you need more of the drug to get the same effect

Question 3

what is meant by “withdrawal” as relates to a drug?

Answer 3

its the symptoms associated with stopping a drug

Question 4

what are the withdrawal symptoms?

Answer 4

fatigue, headache, depression, difficulty concentrating

Question 5

what are the health risks of chronic high doses of caffeine?

Answer 5

hypertension, osteoporosis, prenatal complications

Question 6

what does caffeine deliver instead of energy?

Answer 6

nervous stimulation

Question 7

what does someones body need if they want more energy?

Answer 7

rest

Question 8

how is alcohol absorbed on an empty stomach?

Answer 8

fast

Question 9

is alcohol broken down before it’s absorbed?

Answer 9

no- it’s absorbed whole

Question 10

where is alcohol absorbed from?

Answer 10

stomach and small intestines

Question 11

what enzyme is used to break down alcohol?

Answer 11

dehdrogenase

Question 12

how fast does alcohol get metabolized?

Answer 12

rate of 1.5 to 2 hours per standard drink

Question 13

how many calories are there per gram of alcohol?

Answer 13

7 cal

Question 14

how do the calories of alcohol compare to that of oil?

Answer 14

they are very similar, a difference of 1 cal/gram

Question 15

where does extra weigh accumulate from alcohol?

Answer 15

the belly/abodmen

Question 16

how much beer is considered a standard drink?

Answer 16

12 ounces

Question 17

how much wine is considered a standard drink?

Answer 17

5 ounces

Question 18

how much liquor (shots) is considered a standard drink?

Answer 18

1.5 ounces

Question 19

what can help someone get sober?

Answer 19

time

Question 20

why do women get drunk on less alcohol than men?

Answer 20

• they have less alcohol dehydrogenase
• women have a smaller body size

Question 21

is someone passes out while drinking, will that make their blood alcohol level go down in the short term?

Answer 21

no, since their blood alcohol content may still go up since more alcohol may still be absorbed

Question 22

what are the negative short-term effects of alcohol?

Answer 22

injury, relationships, pregnancy, sleep problems, dehydration, impared judgment/conscious

Question 23

what are the negative long-term effects of alcohol?

Answer 23

cancer, weight gain, birth defects, hypertension

Question 24

why does the combination of alcohol with energy drinks cause severe dehydration?

Answer 24

-it’s two diuretics
-the energy drink masks the effects of alcohol

Question 25

why does the combination of alcohol with energy drinks create a tendency for you to drink more?

Answer 25

since it masks the effects of alcohol

Question 26

what is the substance that alcohol has that can “prevent heart disease”

Answer 26

resveratrol

Question 27

how many cups of wine would someone have to drink the get the protective effect of resveratrol?

Answer 27

5000 cups

Question 28

how much benefit on resveratrol was shown in human studies?

Answer 28

none

Question 29

alanon

Answer 29

for friends/family of people who are addicted to alcohol

Question 30

AA (alcoholics anonymous)

Answer 30

for people who are addicted to alcohol