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Which of these options describes the ease of passing through the blood-placental barrier?
Which of the following is NOT cited as affecting the rate of alcohol consumption?
When a pregnant woman drinks alcoholic beverages, the fetal alcohol levels are what relative to the mother?
Some of the alcohol is biodegraded before it is absorbed into the blood by the action of enzymes in the?
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Alcohol requires what to be metabolized?
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If alcohol is entering the body rapidly, what happens?
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Oxidation by alcohol dehydrogenase occurs ______ oxidation by aldehyde dehydrogenase.
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Alcohol dehydrogenase breaks down alcohol into what?
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The greater proportion of oxidation occurs in the?
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Analogy: Alcohol dehydrogenase is to acetaldehyde as ______ is to acetic acid.
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Alcohol breakdown is determined by the speed with which __________ does its work.
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Acetic acid is a product of oxidation by which enzyme?
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The hourly rate of the alcohol breakdown is?
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If you consumed a one-third to one-half ounce of pure alcohol steadily per hour, what would happen?
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Analogy: NIAAA is to NIDA as
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One of the problems in considering alcohol abuse is the frequently-held idea that...
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_________ is the process of creating alcohol.
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Fermentation typically produces
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What is necessary for a substance to undergo fermentation?
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Fermentation is produced by the action of ______ on ______.
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During fermentation, as yeast cells consume sugar molecules, _______ are left as waste.
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During fermentation, ______ cells consume the sugar content of organic material.
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In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages, the term alcohol specifically refers to
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As a result of fermentation, for every 1 sugar molecule, ____ molecule(s) of alcohol and _____ molecule(s) of carbon dioxide are left behind.
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Fermentation achieves an alcohol content of _________ percent.
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Analogy: Fermentation is to standard grape wine and brewing is to
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Barley malt and mash are products that are involved in
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The characteristic flavoring and aroma of beer is a result of adding
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Fermentation results in a maximum alcohol content of ______.
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Alcohol having a lower boiling temperature than water is important in the process of
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Distilled spirits is another name for
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Analogy: Fermentation is to 15-16 percent alcohol content as distillation is to _____ alcohol content.
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Distillation can achieve an alcohol content as high as
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The proof of a distilled spirit beverage is
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If the alcohol content of a beverage is 60 percent, then the designated proof is
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An alcohol beverage is 120 proof. This means it contains _____ alcohol.
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Which of the following is a basic form of alcoholic beverage?
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The original alcoholic beverage (from approximately 8000 B.C.) was
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Mead is a fermented beverage made from
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Of all the alcoholic beverages, the earliest known example is
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Aqua vitae is the name given to the first recorded
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____was the primary distilled liquor in Europe during the middle of the 17th century.
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Taking distilled spirits and adding juniper berries for flavoring turns the beverage into
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Analogy: Beer is to distilled spirits as
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Gin drinking created especially adverse social consequences in eighteenth-century
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Sake is a wine-like variation based upon the fermentation of
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Champagne is bubbly because
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The gin epidemic in the eighteenth century has been compared by sociologists to the introduction of ________ in the 20th century.
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Alcoholic beverages were preferred for drinking over a long sea voyage because
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Taverns in the United States during the 19th century
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In 19th-century New England, the favorite distilled-spirit beverage was
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Analogy: Rum was to whiskey as
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The temperance movement originally concentrated on the
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The goal of the temperance movement was
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The anti-alcohol movement in the United States eventually moved from a philosophy of
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The peak in alcohol consumption in the United States was reached in about
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A decline in alcohol consumption in the United States coincided with the
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Americans spend_____ on the purchase of alcoholic beverages per year.
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Americans drink on a per capita basis approximately _____ gallons of pure alcohol in a year.
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American per capita consumption of pure alcohol amounts to approximately _____ per day.
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Which of the following is a 'standard drink?'
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Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol?
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Currently, American per capita consumption of alcohol is approximately ____ portions of a 'standard' alcoholic beverage each day.
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About 30 percent of Americans who drink alcohol are consuming about ___ percent of the total consumed each year.
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Approximately ___ percent of the drinking population in the United States consume roughly 80 percent of the total alcohol consumed each year.
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______ is the most problematic form of alcohol consumption in the United States.
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Alcohol consumption levels among individuals in the United States have been steadily decreasing since
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Wine coolers have been introduced by the alcohol industry in order to
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As people get older, the preference for wine and liquor over beer
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People who prefer beer over wine are mostly
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Women are _____ times as likely to prefer wine than men.
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The relationship between personal income and overall alcohol consumption is
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Peak alcohol consumption among college students occurs around the age of
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Binge drinking for men is generally defined as
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A man would generally be defined as having engaged in binge drinking if
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Which of the following is an example of binge drinking?
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The 5/4 criterion refers to
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According to a study done in 2001, approximately one in ______ students had been a frequent binge drinker.
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Which of the following is an alcohol-related problem that college students experience?
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Second-hand drinking refers to
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Analogy: Second-hand smoking is to second-hand drinking as
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Among underage drinkers, the average age when drinking begins is
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Alcohol is
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The molecule of alcohol can be considered
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Most of the alcohol consumed is absorbed from
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In the stomach, alcohol increases the flow of
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Small amounts of alcohol _____
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Chronic alcohol consumption can result in
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As the amount of food in the stomach ______ the time it takes to feel intoxicated______.
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Becoming intoxicated more easily on an empty stomach than a full stomach is due to
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All other factors being equal, which type of liquor will show intoxicating effects the fastest?
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As the concentration of alcohol increases,
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The intoxicating effects of a carbonated alcoholic beverage will be felt relatively quickly because
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A larger person requires more alcohol to attain the same BAC levels because
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Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol
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The chief way for alcohol to be excreted is through
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About ____ percent of alcohol is excreted in the urine.
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Alcohol is excreted in the urine after being biodegraded (broken down) into
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____percent of alcohol in the blood reaches the brain immediately.
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The ability for alcohol to pass through the blood-brain barrier easily is due to
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Study Notes
Alcohol Definitions and Processes
- Analogy: NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) is to NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) as alcoholism is to drug abuse.
- Alcohol abuse is frequently misconceived as less severe than drug abuse; all statements listed are commonly held beliefs.
- Fermentation is the process through which alcohol is created, involving yeast acting on sugar, producing carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol as byproducts.
- Fermentation requires sugar content to occur.
Fermentation Insights
- During fermentation, yeast cells consume sugar, leaving behind alcohol and carbon dioxide.
- Fermentation achieves an alcohol content typically between 12% and 14%.
- For each sugar molecule, two molecules of alcohol are produced.
Types of Alcohol
- Ethyl alcohol is specifically referred to when discussing alcoholic beverages.
- Distillation processes can yield distilled spirits, enhancing alcohol content to approximately 95%.
Alcohol Content and Proof
- The proof of a distilled spirit is calculated as twice its alcohol content.
- A beverage of 120 proof contains 60% alcohol by volume.
Historical Context of Alcoholic Beverages
- Mead, a fermented beverage made from honey, is among the earliest known alcoholic drinks, dating back to around 8000 B.C.
- Brandy was the primary distilled liquor in Europe during the 17th century.
Alcohol Consumption Trends
- Peak alcohol consumption in the U.S. occurred around 1830.
- A notable decline in alcohol consumption aligns with the growth of the temperance movement.
Binge Drinking and Its Consequences
- Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks in a row for men.
- College students commonly experience various alcohol-related problems, ranging from arguments to unsafe behaviors.
Absorption and Effects of Alcohol
- Alcohol is highly soluble in water and moderately soluble in fat, with most absorption occurring in the small intestine.
- The presence of food in the stomach can prolong the time taken to feel intoxicated.
- Intoxicating effects are felt faster with carbonated beverages due to quicker gastric emptying.
Alcohol Metabolism and Excretion
- A significant proportion of alcohol (approximately 60%) is excreted through urine after being broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
- The efficiency of alcohol passing through the blood-brain barrier is due to its fat solubility.
Bonds and Barriers
- Alcohol's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier suggests a similar capability for the blood-placental barrier.
- Pregnant women drinking alcohol result in fetal alcohol levels that are equal to maternal levels.
Alcohol and Health
- Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to various health issues such as ulcers and inflammation of the stomach and pancreas.
- The effects of alcohol can vary based on drink size, carbonation, age, and rapid entry into the bloodstream.
Demographic Insights
- Many Americans prefer beer over wine; however, preferences for wine and liquor increase with age.
- A notable percentage of alcohol consumption is concentrated among a small fraction of the population, with around 10% of drinkers consuming about 80% of total alcohol.### Alcohol Metabolism
- The majority of oxidation of alcohol occurs in the liver.
- Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol into acetaldehyde.
- Acetaldehyde is further oxidized into acetic acid by the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
Breakdown Rate
- The breakdown of alcohol is primarily influenced by the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase.
- An average breakdown rate is approximately 100 milligrams of alcohol per kilogram of body weight per hour.
Effects of Alcohol Consumption
- Consuming one-third to one-half ounce of pure alcohol steadily per hour generally does not lead to intoxication.
- Intoxication symptoms may not appear until a later hour depending on individual tolerance and consumption rate.
Important Enzymes
- Alcohol dehydrogenase: initiates alcohol metabolism.
- Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase: responsible for converting acetaldehyde into acetic acid, facilitating further metabolism and detoxification.
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