Effects of alochol Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
why is there a need for alcohol limits
A
because alcohol increases reaction time (amount of time you take to react to something)
2
Q
what is alcohol commonly linked to
A
the risk of having a car accident
3
Q
how is the liver effected by alcohol consumption
A
the livers enzymes break down alcohol to form toxic chemicals called cirrhosis of the liver
4
Q
what is an effect of the liver breaking down toxins
A
it can damage the liver forming scar tissue
5
Q
what does the liver break down alcohol into
A
acetaldehyde and acetic acid
6
Q
what is alcohol content measured in
A
units of alcohol
