Homework SoursePart C Understanding Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism Unde
Part C - Understanding Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
Understanding how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized by the body can provide helpful insights into the potential effects of alcohol.
Please choose the correct statements about alcohol absorption and metabolism.
Select all that apply.
Select all that apply.
| 1-Alcohol inhibits the release of antidiuretic hormone, which can lead to dehydration. |
| 2-Most alcohol is metabolized in the small intestine. |
| 3-Alcohol can improve an individual’s sleep. |
| 4-Food in the stomach slows the absorption of alcohol. |
| 5-Women have about 20 to 30% more alcohol dehydrogenase in their stomachs than men. |
Solution
Alcohol can be beneficial if taken in moderate amounts. Majority of alcohol is absorbed in small intestine , but metabolised in liver (not small intestine).
However if food is present , then it can slow down absorption of alcohol.
Woman have 20% less alcohol dehydrogenase (not more).
Alcohol leads to inhibition of ADH and results into dehydration.
Also, alcohol doesn\'t improve the quality of sleep, though one may fall asleep soon after alcohol consumption.
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