Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Alcoholic Drink, Fortified Wine, Table Wine
9 Apr 2020
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Alcohol: the intoxicating ingredient in fermented or distilled beverages. One standard drink of alcohol contains 13. 6 grams of pure alcohol. 20% is rapidly absorbed from the stomach into the bloodstream. 75% is absorbed through the upper part of the small intestine. Remaining enters the bloodstream further along the gastrointestinal tract. The circulatory system quickly transports alcohol throughout the body. Main site of alcohol metabolism is the liver. Body can metabolize approximately - of a drink in an hour. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol produces feelings of intoxication. Rate of absorption is affected by a variety of factors. Metabolism and excretion: converted to acetaldehyde, converted to acetate, burned for energy or converted to fat. Changes the ability of brain cells to receive the neurotransmitters developing. Networks within the brain that connect different brain regions are disrupted. Interferes with the production of new brain cells in individuals whose brain is still.
