Chapter 9: Alcohol

Question 1

The form of alcohol found in an alcoholic beverage

Answer 1

Ethanol

Question 2

Chemical Processes occurring within the body to convert food to energy

Answer 2

Metabolism

Question 3

The primary enzyme involved in metabolism of ethanol

Answer 3

Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)

Question 4

The initial metabolism of ethanol occurring in the stomach

Answer 4

First-pass metabolism

Question 5

the speed at which ethanol enters the bloodstream from the stomach

Answer 5

rate of absorption

Question 6

The amount of ethanol in the blood relative to water

Answer 6

Blood alcohol content (BAC)

Question 7

the toxic product of ethanol metabolism, which has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic effects

Answer 7

acetaldehyde

Question 8

the enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde

Answer 8

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Moderate drinking

Question 10

Any alcoholic beverage that contains 0.6 ounces of ethanol

Answer 10

Standard drink

Question 11

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

Answer 11

High-risk Drinking

Question 12

Consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a single session

Answer 12

Binge Drinking

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Discretionary energy