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Section 15-2
Note Taking Guide
Alcohol's Effects on the Body (pp. 380-385)

Physical and Behavioral Effects

1. Complete the concept map about the effects of intoxication on body

systems and behavior. Use the terms and phrases from the box below.

digestive system excretory system loss of judgment and self-control

nervous system decrease of natural fears cardiovascular system

Intoxication

affects affects

body systems behavior

including

by causing
Excretory
system
Digestive Loss of
system judgment and
self-control.

Decrease of
Nervous natural fears
system

Cardiovascular
system

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Section 15-2: Note Taking Guide (continued)

Blood Alcohol Concentration

2. Complete the table about the factors that affect a drinker's blood
alcohol concentration. Use the phrases from the box below.

Rate of consumption Gender

Amount of food in the stomach Body size

Factor Why It Affects BAC

a. Rate of consumption Drinking faster than the rate at which

the liver breaks down alcohol causes BAC
to rise.

Gender At the same rate of consumption, males

b.
generally have lower BAC than females.

c. Body size Smaller people will have a higher BAC

than larger people after a similar number
of drinks.

d. Amount of food in the Drinking on an empty stomach increases

the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into
stomach
the bloodstream.

Life-Threatening Effects
3. Complete the graphic organizer about the life-threatening effects
of intoxication.

Effect: Increased risk of death from

a. motor vehicle crashes

Cause

Intoxication b.
Alcohol overdose.

c. Interactions of alcohol with other drugs.

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