HNF 150 Michigan State University Exam 1 (Alcohol) 2025 – Focused Lecture
Summary
1. Trace what happens when alcohol enters the body, including the time it takes for alcohol to
reach the brain. (ON YOUR OWN: from textbook) - correct answer ✔✔ Unlike food, alcohol
molecules start diffusing straight through the stomach walls and reach the brain within a
minute.
-as a toxin, body wants to puke, but won't if coupled with enough food & fluids.
1. coordination/ decision making
2.emotions, poss. blackout
3. increase temp, appetite, consciousness
2. Compare and contrast the effects of gender, body size, and food consumption on alcohol
metabolism. - correct answer ✔✔ MEN VS. FEMALES:
men: 2 drink
women:1 drink
If food is consumed before alcohol it is safer because the alcohol will be absorbed slower and
will be soaked up more by the food
3. Describe what counts as one alcoholic drink - correct answer ✔✔ -1.5 oz liquor
-5oz wine
-12 oz beer
4. Identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, and define and differentiate between
the two types of black outs that result from alcohol consumption - correct answer ✔✔
Confusion
*Vomiting
*Seizures
Summary
1. Trace what happens when alcohol enters the body, including the time it takes for alcohol to
reach the brain. (ON YOUR OWN: from textbook) - correct answer ✔✔ Unlike food, alcohol
molecules start diffusing straight through the stomach walls and reach the brain within a
minute.
-as a toxin, body wants to puke, but won't if coupled with enough food & fluids.
1. coordination/ decision making
2.emotions, poss. blackout
3. increase temp, appetite, consciousness
2. Compare and contrast the effects of gender, body size, and food consumption on alcohol
metabolism. - correct answer ✔✔ MEN VS. FEMALES:
men: 2 drink
women:1 drink
If food is consumed before alcohol it is safer because the alcohol will be absorbed slower and
will be soaked up more by the food
3. Describe what counts as one alcoholic drink - correct answer ✔✔ -1.5 oz liquor
-5oz wine
-12 oz beer
4. Identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, and define and differentiate between
the two types of black outs that result from alcohol consumption - correct answer ✔✔
Confusion
*Vomiting
*Seizures
