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Alcohol Absorption Process
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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)?

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

    Which environmental factor can influence BAC?

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

    What genetic factors can influence BAC?

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

    What factor does NOT influence the alcohol elimination rate?

    <p>Genetics</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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