Alcohol and the Human Body - Part 1

The video tutorial explains ethyl alcohol's properties, its role in alcoholic beverages, and the fermentation and distillation processes. It also covers how alcohol is metabolized in the body, focusing on the liver's role in converting alcohol to acetic acid.

What is the chemical formula of ethyl alcohol?

• C3H8O

• C2H6O

• C3H6O

• C2H508

Which process is responsible for the production of alcohol in beverages?

• Distillation

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

• Sublimation

What additional process does whiskey production require besides fermentation?

• Distillation

• Condensation

• Filtration

• Evaporation

Where does the initial absorption of alcohol occur in the body?

• Liver

• Heart

• Stomach

• Kidneys

What enzyme in the liver reacts with alcohol to change it into acetic acid?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Alcohol dehydrogenase

• Protease

Which organ is primarily responsible for oxidizing alcohol in the body?

• Kidneys

• Liver

• Heart

• Lungs

How much alcohol can the liver oxidize per hour?

• 1 ounce

• 1/2 ounce

• 3/4 ounce

• 1/4 ounce