Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
factors influencing blood alcohol concentration
A
- body weight
- biological sex
- food consumption
- age
- consumption volume
2
Q
Metabolism of alcohol
A
- ethanol into blood
- alcohol dehydrogenase into acetaldehyde
- acetaldehyde into acetate
- excrete from body
occurs mostly in liver
3
Q
what is intoxication and the side effects
A
- acute alcohol poisoning
- slurred speech, passing out, CNS effects, GI irritation, euphoria
4
Q
Long term effects on nervous system
A
- increase oxidative stress = tissue damage
- increase inflammation
-alterations to metabolism
-triggers dopamine pathway = addiction
