Alcohol and Health Effects Flashcards

Which factor generally causes women to reach a higher BAC than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Answer: Women have a higher proportion of body water and lower alcohol dehydrogenase activity

Women typically have less body water and lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase, resulting in higher BAC from equivalent alcohol intake.

What effect does carbonation in drinks like champagne or soda mixers have on alcohol absorption?

Answer: It speeds up absorption into the bloodstream

Carbonation speeds up gastric emptying, which causes alcohol to enter the bloodstream more quickly.

What is the term for the point at which alcohol begins to impair judgment before physical signs of intoxication appear?

Answer: Impaired judgment stage

The impaired judgment stage occurs at lower BAC levels before obvious physical signs, making it a critical point for servers to monitor.

Heavy, long-term alcohol use is most directly associated with which organ disease?

Answer: Liver cirrhosis

Chronic alcohol abuse is the leading preventable cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States.

What does the term 'standard drink' mean in the context of TABC training?

Answer: A drink containing approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol

A standard drink contains roughly 0.6 oz (14 grams) of pure alcohol, equivalent to 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz spirits.

How does alcohol affect the central nervous system (CNS)?

Answer: It acts as a CNS depressant, slowing brain function

Alcohol is a CNS depressant that slows brain activity, impairing cognition, coordination, and reaction time.