NHM 101 1nd Edition Lecture 14 Outline of Last Lecture I. Proteins: Amino AcidsII. Protein metabolismIII. Protein and HealthOutline of Current Lecture IV. AlcoholCurrent LectureWhat 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 dayo Females over 211 drink per day- What is a drink?o 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, 1 ½ oz of liquor Do women really get drunk faster than men?- YESo Alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme Women produce less of this stomach enzyme Consequently, women absorb more alcoholo 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 absorptionThese 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 alcoholo 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
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