Vocab 9 lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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Ethanol
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The form of alcohol found in an alcoholic beverage.
2
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Metabolism
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Chemical processes occurring within the body to convert food to energy.
3
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Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)
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The primary enzyme involved in metabolism of ethanol.
4
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First-Pass Metabolism
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The initial metabolism of ethanol occurring in the stomach.
5
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Rate of Absorption
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The speed at which ethanol enters the bloodstream from the stomach.
6
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
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The amount of ethanol in the blood relative to water.
7
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Acetaldehyde
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The toxic product of ethanol metabolism, which has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic effects.
8
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Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase
A
The enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde.
