HSC 106QR Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Binge Drinking, Alcohol And Health
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Chapter 8 alcohol and tobacco: 20% is rapidly absorbed from the stomach into the bloodstream, 75% is absorbed in the upper part of the small intestines, remaining is absorbed along the gi track, affected by many factors. Metabolism: transported throughout the body via the bloodstream, main site for metabolism is the liver. Alcohol intake and blood alcohol concentration: blood alcohol concentration (bac. The amount of alcohol in a person"s blood, expressed as the percentage of alcohol measured in a deciliter of blood: affected by. Balance of alcohol absorption and rate of metabolism. The immediate effects of alcohol on health: dependent on individual, circumstances, amount consumed, bac of . 03 percent to . 05 percent- first effect felt. Light-headedness, relaxation, release of inhibitions, mild euphoria: higher bac- negative effects. The immediate effects of alcohol on health: alcohol hangover, alcohol poisoning, alcohol- related injuries and violence, alcohol and aggression, alcohol and sexual decision making. The effect of chronic use: digestive system.
