1. Short term effects 2. Factors that effect (BAC) 3. Brain 4. Liver 5. Oxidation 6. Kidneys 7. Stomach 8. Pancreas 9. Long term Effects 10. Binge Drinking & Alcohol Poisoning 11. Dependence 12. Tolerance

What do you think should be the legal age to drink alcohol and why? Write a paragraph: What do you think should be the legal age to drink alcohol and why? Why is 21 the legal age to consume alcohol?

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Stomach ! Alcohol irritates stomach, causing the stomach to release acids and juices - Symptoms; gas   - upset stomach   - gas  - burping, flatulence  - vomiting  - diarrhea - Long term use can result in ulcers ! Alcohol molecule is very small and it can actually slip through  the lining of the stomach.  This means some of the alcohol can enter   the bloodstream without being digested.

Blood Vessels - Alcohol causes the blood vessels to dilate (widen)  - This brings more blood to the surface of the skin  - Red cheeks & nose, warm to touch  - False warmth, the heat you feel is heat actually   leaving the body

Brain - processing, judgment, reaction time - Alcohol is a depressant, it slows the action of the central nervous system  - processing, judgment, reaction time http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=3a5b0efb-8a02-4fd5-
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Kidneys What are symptoms of a hangover? - alcohol affects the pituitary gland, which in turn tells the kidneys to 
produce more urine. What are symptoms of a hangover? What are symptoms of being dehydrated?

Liver - fatty liver, cirrhosis, oxidation or or - the liver can filter about a 1/2 oz. of alcohol per 
hour. So, how many drinks is that? Equivalent to: 12 oz. 1 can of beer 1 glass of wine 5 oz. 1 shot of liquor 1 1/2 oz. or or (80 proof) - fatty liver, cirrhosis, oxidation * The only way to sober up is time!!

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Shelby's BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) "The amount of alcohol in a persons blood expressed by a percentage." Translation - The percentage of your blood that is made up of alcohol - amount (quantity) - rate of intake - type of drink - food (content of stomach) - body size (height/weight) - gender - medicine - metabolism Factors that effect BAC:

1. The impact of alcohol is greater in women than men. 2. ? Body Size - 1. The impact of alcohol is greater on a smaller    person vs. a larger person.  2. ? Gender -  1. The impact of alcohol is greater in women than 
  men.  2. ? Food -   1. The impact of alcohol is greater when the    stomach is empty. 2. ?

1% .10% .08% .5% .4% .3% .2% Death usually occurs Legally Drunk 1/100 .5% 1/200 .4% Death usually occurs .3% .2% .10% 1/1000 .08% (.0008) Legally Drunk

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