Alcohol Unit 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
________ of all crime is linked to alcohol use.
1/2
What is the #1 disease linked with chronic alcohol use?
Cirrhosis
________ is when people consume large quantities of alcohol in a short amount of time.
Binge Drinking
One drink is ________ ozs. of pure ethanol.
1/2
Which factor does not impact a person’s BAC?
Heredity
This is the organization that controls the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Liquor Control Board
This lowers the BAC level for intoxicated drivers under 21.
Zero Tolerance
This is a severe form of alcohol withdrawl.
Delirium Tremens
In PA a person under 21 has a legal limit of?
0.02
Which amendment ended the prohibition?
21st amendment
How many cases of alcohol poisoning are there a year in PA?
40,000
More than ________ teens die in alcohol related crashes a year.
8,000
Alcohol belongs to what drug classification?
Sedative Hypnotics
Alcohol deprives the brain of oxygen and starts to shut down ________ functions.
Involuntary
Which stage of liver disease can cause the liver to swell, cause fever, abdominal pain, and yellowing of the skin?
Stage 2
What are the 3 classes of drinkers?
Social, Problem, and Alcoholic
A healthy liver can process about how many drinks an hour?
1
What are the effects of alcohol on females?
- delay/irregular menstrual cycle
- reduce fertility
- risk of breast cancer
- early onset of menopause
What are the effects of alcohol on males?
- effect size of reproductive organs
- reduce fertility, sperm count, & movement of sperm
- decrease muscle mass
- impaired sexual performance ( impotence- males can’t get an erection)
What class do most adults fall in, in the US?
Social
About ________ in ten drinkers is or will become an alcoholic/problem drinker.
1
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a drug that depresses the brain and nervous system.
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is a process in which yeast, sugar, and water are combined to pruduce alcohol and CO2.
What is distillation?
Distillation is a process that uses a fermented mixture to obtain an alcoholic beverage with a high alcohol content.
