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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)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor can influence BAC?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What genetic factors can influence BAC?

Variations in both ADH and ALDH2 enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What factor does NOT influence the alcohol elimination rate?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

How does the concentration of alcohol affect its absorption?

Higher concentrations lead to faster absorption due to a steeper concentration gradient. Signup and view all the answers

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

Food decreases the rate of alcohol absorption by retarding gastric emptying. Signup and view all the answers

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

To decrease the toxicity of alcohol by oxidizing it before it reaches the systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers