Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Myopathy, List Of Greyhawk Characters, Fetus
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Alcohol: the intoxicating ingredient in fermented or distilled beverages; a colourless, pungent liquid. Main component is ethyl alcohol example beer, ales/ malt liquors, wines (fermentation: sugars from fruit react with yeast to create ethanol) and hard liquors (i. e gin, vodka, tequila, liqueur) 20% rapidly absorbed into bloodstream; 75% absorbed through upper part of intestine; carbonation and artificial sweeteners increases alcohol absorption; food decreases absorption. Low concentration of alcohol: light-headedness, relaxation and release of inhibitions. High concentrations: lower motor coordination, verbal performance, and intellectual function, mood swings memory loss, unable to function, lower sexual function, sleepiness. Hangover: headache, shakiness, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, impaired mental functioning. Caused by the toxic products of alcohol breakdown, dehydration and hormonal effects and withdrawal of drug. From drinking too much and bac being too high. Alcohol should not be mixed with other drugs. Alcohol cause impaired judgement and weakened sensory perception and can therefore lead to injuries and violence and bad sexual decision making.