NHM 101 1nd Edition Lecture 14 Outline of Last Lecture I Proteins Amino Acids II Protein metabolism III Protein and Health Outline of Current Lecture IV Alcohol Current Lecture What is Alcohol Ethanol 2 carbons and 1 hydroxyl OH group How many kcal in 1 gram of alcohol How much should I drink o Males over 21 2 drinks per day o Females over 21 1 drink per day What is a drink o 5 oz of wine 12 oz of beer 1 oz of liquor Do women really get drunk faster than men YES o Alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme Women produce less of this stomach enzyme Consequently women absorb more alcohol o Drinking on an empty stomach can also affect absorption rate Absorbed more quickly if stomach is empty Fasting causes the body to break down proteins Alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme is a protein Does alcohol damage the liver YES Liver cells are first to receive alcohol after absorption These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute o Stops most functions to metabolize alcohol o May permanently change the liver cell structure Lose ability to metabolize fats fatty liver Only consume one drink per house because liver can only metabolize one drink per hour The alcohol will continue to circulate until the liver enzymes are ready to process it
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