One of the first functions affected when a person drinks alcohol is the mind, or thinking process. After a few drinks the person will have a hard time getting their thoughts together. Another very important function that is quickly affected is their driving capability. Even a person who does not seem to be drunk, or who has only had a couple of drinks, will not have the capability he or she needs to drive a car.
If you are taking a nutrition quiz, like I am, I believe the answer would be "judgment and reasoning"
Drinking alcohol does several things to a person. The alcohol can have dire effects on a persons brains and ability to function. Alcohol can also make some people gain weight.
your judgment would be affected first.
Besotted means drunk or affected by a substance such as alcohol or even a person. Candice*
Tolerance to alcohol does not affect immediate measures of BAC. A tolerant person can have a much higher BAC without feeling the effects but according to the law they are more drunk than a person with a lower amount that is highly affected by alcohol. To be more specific, high tolerance essentially affects the level of habituation a person's neurons have adapted to alcohol and reduces the number of receptors that they have for alcohol. As BAC is a measure of immediate blood alcohol levels, this is not affected by levels of receptors in the brain.
That is correct.
Yes, it is a depressant. It can stop respiration and heart function entirely.
The enzyme function would not be as effecient, causing the liver to produce more enzymes.
Nothing if the person drinks in moderation and isn't in violation of the law by doing so. In fact, the average age around the world at which drinking alcohol begins is about 12.5 years.
No, a driver affected by alcohol does not have an increased ability to reason clearly or make sound judgments. Alcohol impairs cognitive functions, including decision-making, reaction time, and coordination, leading to a higher risk of accidents. Even small amounts of alcohol can negatively impact a person's ability to drive safely.
The average person eliminates alcohol at a rate of about one standard drink per hour. This can vary based on factors such as weight, metabolism, and liver function. Drinking water and eating can help slow down the absorption of alcohol.
Intoxication temporarily affects the operation of the brain.
Blood alcohol level is the percentage of alcohol in the blood, so technically, no, the B/A level is not affected by volume. Practically, however, Dinking the same amounts, a larger person will have a lower B/A level than a smaller person, due to the difference in amounts of blood in the body.