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Chapter 22-Alcohol
Lessons 1-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ETHANOL | The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. |
| FERMENTATION | The chemical reaction of yeast on sugars. |
| DEPRESSANT | A drug that slows the central nervous system. |
| INTOXICATION | The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced. |
| ALCOHOL POISONING | A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose. |
| FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME | A group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. |
| ALCOHOLIC | A person who is an addict who is dependent on alcohol. |
| ALCOHOLISM | A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. |
| RECOVERY | The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life. |