Question

A typical glass of wine contains about 1 grams of alcohol. Consider a 118-pound woman, with approximately 6 liters (6000 millimeters) of blood, who drinks two glasses of wine.Complete parts (a) and (b) below. a. If all the alcohol were immediately absorbed into her bloodstream, What would her blood alcohol content be? Explain why it is fortunate that, in reality, the alcohol is not absorbed immediately. b. Again assume all the alcohol is absorbed immediately, but now assume her body eliminates the alcohol (through metabolism) at a rate of 10 grams per hour. What is her blood alcohol content 3 hours after drinking the wine? Is it safe for her to drive at this time? Explain.

Answer 1