Terms/ Definitions
This chemical in alcoholic beverages causes intoxication and affects the brain and body
Ethanol
Alcohol slows this important skill needed for driving and sports.
Reaction time
The standard serving size for this drink is 5oz.
Wine
Alcohol _______________ blood pressure.
increases
While drinking, teens may give in to this type of social pressure more easily.
peer pressure
A common measure of alcohol in blood, often used to determine impairment. (Abbreviation accepted.)
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
This organ works to break down alcohol but can be damaged by long-term heavy drinking.
The liver
The standard serving size for this drink is 12oz
beer
Long-term alcohol use can shrink parts of this organ, leading to memory problems and poor decision-making.
brain
Poor choices while drinking can lead to these sudden events, such as falls or injuries.
accidents
The process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol.
Fermentation
Alcohol causes your body to lose more of this essential fluid, leading to dehydration.
Water
The standard serving size for this drink is 1.5oz
Spirits
It is caused by heavy drinking during pregnancy.
FAS- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol makes it harder to say this two-letter word that protects you from unsafe situations.
NO
Alcohol is a __________________, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system.
depressant
Alcohol slows down this major body system made up of the brain and spinal cord, affecting movement, thinking, and reaction time.
Central nervous system
It takes approximately ________ to metabolize a standard drink.
1 hour
Long-term alcohol use can inflame this organ that helps digest food and control blood sugar.
pancreas
This term describes consuming alcohol before reaching the legal drinking age, which is 21 in the U.S.
Underage drinking
Women consuming 4 or more drinks and men consuming 5 or more drinks on a single occasion.
Binge Drinking
This part of the brain, which controls balance and coordination, is one of the first areas affected by alcohol.
cerebellum
Driving with BAC of _______ or higher is illegal in the US.
.08%
In this Alcohol realted disease the fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue.
cirrhosis
Alcohol lowers these mental “brakes” that usually help people stay in control and make smart choices.
inhibitions