2006-10-19 11:54:00 · 8 answers · asked by Angelika 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The body processes alcohol in the liver.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=4127
read all about it.
2006-10-19 12:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol metabolism is a fairly complex process. It varies a bit depending on how much alcohol is consumed as the liver is not able to handle high volumes of alcohol at one time.
The site below offers a good overview of the process. It also describes the chemical by-products that produce hangovers and such.
2006-10-19 12:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes my head hurt the next day.
Must be all of the acetaldehyde that is a by-product of the alcohol dehydrogenase breaking down the alcohol that the body sees as a toxic substance.
2006-10-19 12:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by wrpstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, through the Liver. Alcohol is a simple carbohydrate and is converted to glucose. Alcohol affects all of your body EXCEPT your hearing.
2006-10-19 12:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like all drugs alcohol is metabolized in the liver. Therefore the known harmful effects on the liver.
2006-10-19 12:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by intelneo1977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol dehydrogenase is the enzyme our bodies use to break down alcohol. The byproduct of this reaction is what gives us a hangover.
2006-10-19 12:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by Wingaddict 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes you feel all warm & happy :)
seriously though, try this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol#Effects_of_Alcohol_on_the_Human_Body
2006-10-19 12:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Blathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes us white guys think we can dance.
2006-10-19 12:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋