PSYC 3403 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Alcohol Dehydrogenase, Cannabinoid Receptor, Nucleus Accumbens
26 Feb 2015
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Types beer mixed drinks wine liquor does not matter what kind of drink it is they can all equal the same amount dependant on how much you drink of each drink. 95% of alcohol that gets into blood gets broken down by alcohol dehydrogenase (ase=enzyme) But if there is food it absorbed the alcohol and gives alcohol dehydrogenase time to break it down. (think of clogged vs clean drain, how fast will alcohol pass through clogged drain?) On exam should be able to calculate someone"s bac. 180 pounds 6 drinks (male) and has been drinking 4 hours: Bac= 0. 13 body metabolizes: 0. 015% of alcohol per hour so 0. 015x4=0. 06. Serotonin (5-ht) agonistic action of serotonin located on da neurons in nucleus accumbens alcohol can activate serotonin receptors and modulate dopamine release nucleus accumben: limbic pathway if it is not rewarding we will not continue the behaviour.
