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The rate at which alcohol is metabolised…

  • A
    can be accelerated by drinking coffee.
  • B
    can be increased by over-the-counter medication.
  • C
    cannot be sped up.
  • D
    is accelerated by consuming alcohol with a meal.

ALCOHOL METABOLISM

Once alcohol is swallowed, it is not digested like food. First, a small amount is absorbed directly by the tongue and mucosal lining of the mouth. Once in the stomach, alcohol is absorbed directly into your blood stream through the tissue lining of the stomach and small intestine.

Once alcohol is in the bloodstream, it can only be eliminated by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, sweat, urine, and breath. Drinking water and sleeping will not speed up the process. Coffee, energy drinks, and a cold shower will not sober you up faster.

The human body breaks down an average of about 0.1 to 0.15 per thousand alcohol per hour.

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