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The metabolism of alcohol begins in the?

alcohol is metabolized by the liver. this is the only site of the body where metabolism of alcohol can occur.


Will vomiting always stop you from becoming drunk?

No. The vomiting will only help if you do so while the alcohol is still in the stomach; this is often only for several minutes at most. You would basically have to chug/scull the drink, then go and throw up immediately. This is quite pointless, since why else would you drink alcohol if not to get at least somewhat tipsy or relaxed?


How many calories of heat does it take to raise the temperature of one gram or ethyl alcohol by 1 degree centigrade?

It takes 2.46 calories of heat to raise the temperature of one gram of ethyl alcohol. Calories are the energy available from the metabolism of a food.


What are the differences between respiration and fermentation?

Respiration: the physical and chemical processes by which an organism supplies its cells and tissues with the oxygen needed for metabolism and relieves them of the carbon dioxide formed in energy-producing reactions. Fermentation: an enzymatically controlled anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid). Both definitions were obtained from the Merriam-Webster website.


What is ethyl alcohol?

Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, drinking alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless, slightly toxic chemical compound with a distinctive odor, and is best known as the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. In everydaylanguage, it is often referred to simply as "alcohol".

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Does alcohol affect the metabolic process?

Alcohol has no affect on metabolism; metabolism breaks alcohol down in the body.


If you have a high metabolism can you drink more alcohol?

Alcohol and metabolism are unrelated. So the amount you drink has no bearing on metabolism.


The metabolism of alcohol begins in the?

alcohol is metabolized by the liver. this is the only site of the body where metabolism of alcohol can occur.


How can you drink lots of alcohol without vomiting?

You shouldn't try to do so. Vomiting is your body's way of attempting to prevent alcohol poisoning as a result of consuming too much alcohol.


What happens if you take Emetic with alcohol?

Taking an emetic with alcohol will cause vomiting.


Why is there a problem drinking wine and vaginal metronidazole?

Metronidazole is the chemical name for Flagyl. Drinking alcohol while on oral Flagyl can cause nausea, rapid heartbeat and vomiting.


How do you speed up metabolism of alcohol?

You can't.


What main site of alcohol metabolism is?

The liver.


What type of product is formed from the reaction of an organic acid and an alcohol?

an ester and byproduct is water


What are the after effects of alcohol?

Dizziness, headaches, tiredness and vomiting can be possible effects of abusing alcohol.


Is violent vomiting a sign of alcohol poisoning?

YES !!!


The process by which alcohol leaves the body?

Alcohol leaves the body through metabolism, respiration, urination, and perspiration.