Chapter 9: Alcohol

Question 1

Ethanol

Answer 1

The form of alcohol found in an alcoholic beverage.

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Chemical processes occurring within the body to convert food to energy.

Question 3

Alcohol Dehydrogenase

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; has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic e ects.

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 per day for females, two standard drinks per day for males.

Question 10

Standard Drink

Answer 10

Any alcoholic beverage that contains 0.6 oz of ethanol.

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

Directionary Energy

Answer 13

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