Alcohol Absorption Process
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Where is alcohol primarily absorbed after being swallowed?

  • Stomach
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Large intestine
  • Esophagus

What factor influences the rate of rise of BAC (blood alcohol concentration)?

  • The speed at which alcohol is metabolized in the liver
  • How quickly alcohol is emptied from the stomach
  • The extent of metabolism during the first pass through the stomach and liver
  • All of the above (correct)

How does alcohol acutely affect cell function?

  • By interacting with certain proteins and cell membranes (correct)
  • By inhibiting the cell's ability to replicate
  • By increasing the production of enzymes
  • By disrupting the cell's DNA

What determines the blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor can influence BAC?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genetic factors can influence BAC?

<p>Variations in both ADH and ALDH2 enzymes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor does NOT influence the alcohol elimination rate?

<p>Genetics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the concentration of alcohol affect its absorption?

<p>Higher concentrations lead to faster absorption due to a steeper concentration gradient. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of food in the stomach on alcohol absorption?

<p>Food decreases the rate of alcohol absorption by retarding gastric emptying. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of first-pass metabolism of alcohol in the stomach?

<p>To decrease the toxicity of alcohol by oxidizing it before it reaches the systemic circulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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