SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

11th GRADE BIOLOGY

UNIT 1: ORGAN DONATION
C3: BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT

C3
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1. (2 Points) How long does it take for the liver to metabolize one drink of alcohol? If a person has one can of
beer per hour, is it possible for him/her to get intoxicated with alcohol? Explain.
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2. (1 Point) Using the table above, what is the maximum number of drinks a 120 lb woman could consume
over a 2-hour period to avoid becoming legally intoxicated?

3. (1 Point) Using the table above, how many drinks can you have in a 4-hour period to avoid becoming
legally intoxicated? Choose one group member and state their gender and body weight.

4. (2 Points) Based on the information from the table on the first page, explain how someone can die from
alcohol consumption. State all the necessary information to answer the question.

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5. (2 Points) Explain how the vomiting reflex can be triggered by alcohol consumption.
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6. (2 Points) Why is it recommended to alternate drinking water with drinking alcohol?

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