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Alcohol is processed like a carbohydrate, and is taken in to be oxidized by the cells. Since it is already in liquid form, alcohol is absorbed through the stomach lining into the bloodstream. However, its effects on the body trigger its prompt removal by the kidneys. As much as 5% to 10% of consumed alcohol is excreted without oxidation. Alcohol can block normal metabolism in the liver and pancreas, and excessive or prolonged use can cause severe organ damage.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoalcohol is broken down by the liver.
90- 95% is broken down to acetaldehyde (this is toxic), then into acetate (harmless), which is then broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
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What is Kombachi?
the unscientific name for the enzyme that breaks down alcohol in your body
Why will all of a sudden a face have a bad reaction to alcohol?
Some people who lack the enzyme to break down the alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase) get facial flushing when they drink.
What can the enzyme amylase break down?
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Is amylase organic?
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What enzyme does carboxypeptidase break down?
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Does lactose break down in water or alcohol spontaneously?
No, lactose does not spontaneously break down in water or alcohol. Lactose is broken down by the body. In those with lactose intolerance, it is not always broken down correctly and is expelled from the body.
What enzyme breaks down mud?
There is no enzyme which will break down mud.
What is the purpose of a enzyme in a biochemical reaction?
To break down compounds into smaller things. We have enzymes in our body that help break down food when it is being digested.
Can alcohol be broken down by chemical means?
It can be converted to water and carbon dioxide by setting it on fire. Ethanol can be broken down in the body by an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase.
Do Asians lack an enzyme to break down alcohol?
No. The above answer by Johnellishartford is incorrect. Alcohol tolerance certainly differs between different ethnic groups which can directly be related to ethnicity. Asians and native Americans are more likely to become alcoholics and are also much more likely to show an alcohol flush reaction as they often lack the genetically coded enzyme necessary to break down alcohol.
Do men have an enzyme in their stomach that breaks down alcohol?
Enzymes in the stomach act to break down a proportion of the alcohol taken in by a person. However most of the alcohol is broken down in the liver. However, these enzymes are less active in women than in men.
