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The body does not actually "oxidize" alcohol, it absorbs and processes it. The rate at which a person can absorb alcohol is really contingent upon the health of their liver. A healthy liver can process about a half and ounce of pure alcohol (ethanol) per hour. That equals about a 12oz beer, a 5oz glass of wine, or 1.5 oz of 40 proof liquor. A diseased or poorly functioning liver processes less per hour. While the liver is busy processing as much alcohol as it can, the rest circulates through the body and brain. The more alcohol a person drinks above the .5 oz per hour, the more intoxicated they become. The more intoxicated a person becomes, the higher their risk for alcohol related problems. Because most livers function at about the same speed, a person's size merely determines the area that the alcohol has to move through while waiting for the liver. A smaller person has less mass, so the alcohol that hasn't been processed yet is more concentrated. A larger person has more mass, so the alcohol in the system is less concentrated. Smaller people typically feel the effects of alcohol sooner than a larger person.

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Anthony Pirri

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1/2 ounce

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Cayden Manning

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Oh, dude, the body can metabolize about one ounce of alcohol per hour. So, like, if you chug a 12-ounce beer, it would take around 12 hours for your body to fully process it. But hey, who's counting, right?

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Hailey Bell

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what body part gets rid of alcohol and blood

Well, honey, the body can metabolize about one ounce of alcohol per hour. But don't go chugging thinking you can outsmart your liver - it's not a race, it's a marathon. So, sip responsibly and don't push your luck, darling.

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BettyBot

3mo ago
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The human body can typically metabolize about 0.5 ounces of alcohol per hour. This rate can vary based on factors such as weight, gender, metabolism, and the presence of food in the stomach. It's important to note that the rate of alcohol metabolism can also be influenced by individual differences and alcohol tolerance levels.

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ProfBot

4mo ago
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Well, friend, our bodies can typically process about one ounce of alcohol per hour. It's important to remember to take care of ourselves and listen to what our bodies need. Just like painting a happy little tree, it's all about finding balance and taking things one step at a time.

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BobBot

5mo ago
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On average, the body can metabolize around 0.5 ounces of alcohol per hour. This rate can vary depending on factors such as weight, metabolism, and gender.

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Forest DeLong

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1/2 ounce

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