Physiological effects of alcohol
What organ is the most effected when consuming alcohol?
Liver
What are two types of instruments police use in Canada to determine BAC?
1. Breathalyzer
2. ABC's backwards
Whats the definition of drunk driving?
Driving under the influence
What happens to your eyes when your heavily intoxicated?
Bloodshot eyes
True
What specific type of compound in alcohol is measured in intoxyizers?
Ethanol
Can a person in Canada refuse a breath sample?
Yes, but they can still arrest you for being under the influence and refusing a breathalyzer
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
What's the difference between short-term and long-term effects on the brain?
Short-term causes less major damage to the brain.
What is the legal standard for drunkness in Canada?
0.08g/100ml or 80mg%
Whats the legal limit of alcohol consumption while driving?
0.05g/100ml
Whats the difference between US and CAN when police determines a probable cause for an arrest?
US - roadside tests
CAN - breathalyzers, and judgement
What are the 6 physiological effects of alcohol?
1. Euphoria
2. Excitement
3. Confusion
4. Stupor
5. Coma
6. Death
What is a fuel cell made from a fuel cell detector device?
Platinum oxidizes any alcohol in the air to produce acetic acid, protons, and electrons.
What are the legal consequences of drunk driving?
In general a conviction often leads to the suspension of your drivers license for a certain amount of time, a monetary fine, and/or the possibility of imprisonment
What percent of drunk driving relates to vehicle deaths?
31%
What is the order in which alcohol affects the brain?
1. Nucleus Accumbens
2. Hypothalamus
3. Hippocampus
4. Cerebral Cortex
5. Cerebellum
6. Medulla
State 3 major types of breath testing devices
1. Breathalyzer
2. Intoxilyzer
3. Alconsensor III
What are the personal consequences of drunk driving?
Lead to loss of job opportunities, expensive legal bills and license restatement fees, you can be sued, and your insurance company can cancel your existing policy making you liable for damages.
What percent of vehicle related deaths are the cause of death in children?
20%