Alcohol's Effects on the Body and BAC Flashcards
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What is the legal BAC limit for operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania?
Answer: 0.08%
Pennsylvania's legal BAC limit for driving is 0.08%, consistent with federal standards.
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the body?
Answer: Liver
The liver metabolizes approximately one standard drink per hour regardless of other factors.
What does the acronym BAC stand for in alcohol service training?
Answer: Blood Alcohol Content
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content, which measures the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.
How many standard drinks does the average adult body metabolize per hour?
Answer: One drink
The average adult body metabolizes approximately one standard drink per hour, and nothing can speed up this process.
Which factor most increases a person's BAC when drinking the same amount of alcohol as someone else?
Answer: Having a lower body weight
Lower body weight means less body water to dilute alcohol, resulting in a higher BAC per drink.
At approximately what BAC does a person typically begin to lose coordination and judgment?
Answer: 0.05%
Impairment of coordination and judgment typically begins around 0.05% BAC, which is below the legal driving limit.
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