Questions and Answers
What does BAC measure?
Your percentage of alcohol per volume of blood in your body.
Which of the following affect Blood Alcohol Concentration? (Select all that apply)
If you drink quickly, your BAC level will be:
Higher
What alcohol content would a bottle of 80 proof vodka have?
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Why is drinking especially damaging to an underage individual?
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Drinking heavily increases the chances of:
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How does alcohol affect your ability to drive? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following is a physiological effect of alcohol that impairs your driving abilities? (Select all that apply)
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Alcohol affects individuals in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply)
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You might fail to recall what happened after drinking alcohol because:
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Alcohol is often a factor in crimes because it decreases judgment.
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Intoxicated drivers ignore good driving practices such as: (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- BAC measures the percentage of alcohol per volume of blood in the body.
- Factors affecting BAC include the amount of alcohol consumed, biological sex, and body size.
- Drinking alcohol quickly increases BAC levels, resulting in quicker intoxication.
Alcohol Content and Proof
- A bottle of 80 proof vodka contains 40% alcohol content.
Underage Drinking
- Alcohol consumption is particularly harmful to underage individuals as it impacts the developing brain.
health risks
- Heavy drinking raises the risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, hepatitis, ulcers, and cancers of the mouth and throat.
Impaired Driving
- Alcohol significantly impairs driving abilities, affecting depth perception, peripheral vision, and causing blurred vision.
- Physiological effects that impair driving include disturbed concentration, impaired vision, and worsened reaction time.
Emotional and Cognitive Effects
- Alcohol affects individuals emotionally, physically, and mentally, influencing mood and cognitive functions.
- Alcohol can impair memory, making it difficult to recall events after drinking due to its impact on information storage and retention.
Judgement and Crime
- Intoxication is linked to decreased judgment, contributing to criminal behavior.
Poor Driving Practices
- Intoxicated drivers often neglect essential driving practices such as remaining calm, respecting other drivers' lanes, and managing space effectively on the road.
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Test your knowledge on the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol with this flashcard quiz. Discover how Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is measured and the factors that influence it. Perfect for students studying the effects of alcohol on the body and mind.
