Wellness Quiz- Alcohol Flashcards
What type of drug is alcohol
Deppressant
What is the legal age to buy and consume alcohol in the U.S
21
What is fermentation
The process where sugar, yeast, and water are broken down to make alcohol
What is distillation
Process that makes alcohol stronger
What is proof
2x the percentage of alcohol in a drink
What is a hangover
The affect of having too much alcohol
What are the symptoms of a hangover
Headache, increased sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, tiredness
What is a blackout
A period of time where a person doesn’t remember anything
What is being intoxicated
Being drunk, comes from having too much alcohol
What is isoprpyl
Rubbing alcohol, not safe to drink
What is methanol
Wood grain alcohol used in antifreeze
What is the main organ that breaks down alcohol
The liver
What is the process that is used to break down alcohol
Oxidation
How many drinks on average can the liver digest/consume
1 drink per hour
What is one glass of wine equal to
One shot and 1.12 servings of beer