FLOW OF POISON IN THE BODY (HEALTH)

• Types of alcohol


  • Isopropyl
  • Methanol
  • Ethanol
• Isopropyl and methanol


  Used in laboratories often for experiments, cleaning, and other purposes. If taken in the body, a person may be poisoned.
• Ethanol


  The type of alcohol found in beverages. May be consumed occasionally in moderation, but can be toxic and cause harm to the body if taken too often and in large amounts.
• Fermentation


  Mixing yeast, sugar, and water to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide
• Distillation


  Using an already-fermented mixture to produce a substance that has higher alcohol content
• Types of alcoholic beverages


  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Liquor
• Beer


  Made through fermentation of barley, corn or rye. About 4% alcohol.
• Wine


  Produced through fermentation of rice, coconut, grapes and other fruits. Most wines are about 12-14% alcohol.
• Liquor


  Produced through the process of distillation. Most liquor types are about 40% alcohol.
• Proof


  The amount of alcohol present in a beverage, measured as twice its percentage of alcohol.
• Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)


  The amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream, measured as a percentage.
• Factors affecting BAC


  • Amount of alcohol taken
  • Amount of time or speed the alcohol is taken
  • Body fat
  • Gender
  • Emotions
  • Food intake before alcohol intake
• As the BAC increases, the effects on the body become greater as well.
• The BAC of a person may change from time depending on different factors.
• A person who has high percentage of body fat tends to have higher BAC. Body fat does not absorb alcohol well, so alcohol stays longer in the bloodstream.
• Females generally tend to have faster rate of BAC because they generally have higher percentage of body fat than males. Menstruation also affects the rise of BAC in the body.
• When a person has an empty stomach upon drinking, alcohol mixes with the bloodstream more quickly, thus increasing BAC.
• A person who experiences extreme emotions (anger, fear, etc) and is under distress often develops higher BAC.
• As the proof goes higher, the toxicity of the alcohol also increases.
• The effects of alcohol in the body depend on a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC).