Ch05 Responsibility Flashcards

1
Q

What are the units of BAC?

A

Milligrams of ethanol per millilitre of blood

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2
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What is the range of legal BAC for driving?

A

Very much depends. Around the world its 0.0 to 0.8 BAC and some states in the US are lowering it to 0.5.

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3
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Under what four conditions should you NOT drink alcohol?

A

If you are pregnant, about to drive a car, have a history of metal illness/depression, or have medications that interfere with alcohol

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4
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What two organs absorb alcohol?

A

Stomach and the small intestine

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5
Q

Alcohol enters your bloodstream and affects you _____ after your drink

A

A few minutes

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6
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How many drinks an hour does the body break down on average?

A

About one drink an hour

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7
Q

How many grams of alcohol are in a glass of wine.

A

20 grams

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8
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If you drink five glasses of wine how long will it take before all of the alcohol breaks down?

A

Ten hours (liver breaks down alcohol at 10g/hour)

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9
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The protective effects of wine consumption apply only to which population?

A

Post-menopausal women and men over 40.

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