Vocab Chapter 9 Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Ethanol

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The form of alcohol found in an alcoholic beverage.

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Metabolism

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

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Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)

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The primary enzyme involved in metabolism of ethanol.

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First-Pass Metabolism

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The initial metabolism of ethanol occurring in the stomach.

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Rate of Absorption

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The speed at which ethanol enters the bloodstream from the stomach.

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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

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The amount of ethanol in the blood relative to water.

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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.

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Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

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The enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde.

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