Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
Which sex is most likely to be heavy drinkers?
A
Males
2
Q
Which sex is most likely to be binge drinkers?
A
Males
3
Q
Alcohol-induced organ damage and related medical issues are more severe in which sex?
A
Females
4
Q
Of alcoholics, which sex has a higher death rate?
A
Females
5
Q
What are some of the reasons why women have more rapidly rising and higher blood levels for equivalent doses?
A
- Less efficient gastric metabolism by alcohol dehydrogenase
- Smaller fluid volume
6
Q
Why may estrogen speed up liver damage?
A
Because of its role in inflammatory processes
