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The primary route is in the intestines. However, it is also absorbed in the mouth, throat and stomach.

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Alcohol does not need to be digested in order to be absorbed by the body?

That's correct. Alcohol is absorbed directly through the lining of the stomach and the small intestine into the bloodstream, which is why it can have rapid effects on the body. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol travels to the liver to be metabolized and then distributed throughout the body.


What is Alcohol is metabolized by?

The Liver.


What percent of alcohol is filtered by the kidneys?

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the liver.


Can a breath test detect alcohol that is absorbed through the skin?

Absorption through the skin is extremely limited, although it could add to the blood alcohol content. It would still be detected by the Breathalyzer because it measures alcohol leaving the bloodstream in the lungs.


How much alcohol consumed is metabolized by the liver?

its about 50 to 60 percent alcohol


How long does alcohol stay in your sweat?

No. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver.


Is Alcohol burned up by the stomach?

Alcohol gets absorbed in the stomach walls, but about 80% goes straight to the bloodstream. ANSWER Alcohol is metabolized or broken down by the liver. The liver breaks down almost all drugs into a less harmful substance (metabolite) before it is excreted in the urine.


Alcohol is metabolized by the?

located in the cytoplasm


Does liquor break down into isopropyl alcohol in the body?

No. It breaks down and gets metabolized by the liver. It in no way gets metabolized into isopropyl alcohol in the process. Isopropyl alcohol is very dangerous and can lead the blindnes or death.


What percentage of ingested alcohol is NOT metabolized in the livers but is excreted unchanged?

The percentage of alcohol that is not metabolized in the liver and excreted unchanged is between 2 and 10%.There is a slight range due to body size and amount of alcohol ingested.


How long does it take for alcohol to get out of your bloddstream?

Alcohol is metabolized at the rate of about .015 of BAC per hour.


how many hours does alcohol stay in system ?

80 hours after the alcohol has been metabolized by the body.