Impact of Alcohol on health Flashcards

1
Q

What byproduct can build up in the blood stream when being metabolized by the liver

A

Acetaldehyde

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2
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What does the build up of Acetaldehyde cuase

A

Intoxication

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3
Q

Consuming large amounts of alcohol one or two nights per week; leading death among young people

A

Binge drinking

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4
Q

How many drinks per day for women and men is recommended by the USDA

A

One for women and two for men

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5
Q

One serving of wine at 12% to 14% alcohol is how many ounces

A

5 ounces

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6
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The definition of one serving of beer at 5% how many ounces

A

12 ounces

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7
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The definition of one serving of spirits at 40% abv is how many ounces

A

1.5 ounces

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8
Q

Why can being a MODERATE drinker help to reduce coronary disease

A

It reduces clots and plaques

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9
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On the other hand, alcohol can be risky for some people in that it

A

Raises blood pressure

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10
Q

Excessive drink can result in what condition of the liver

A

Fatty liver where fat accumulates in the cells of the liver

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11
Q

The name of a nonrecoverable liver condition

A

Cirrhosis

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12
Q

A beneficial antiaging phenonlic compound

A

Resveratol

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