The Ability for Alcohol to Pass Through the Blood-Brain Barrier

question 84

Multiple Choice

The ability for alcohol to pass through the blood-brain barrier easily is due to __________.

• A)its water solubility
• B)its fat solubility
• C)its tendency to be excreted in the urine
• D)its tendency to be metabolized in the liver

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Definitions:

Slot Weld

A type of weld used to join pieces of metal together through a slot in one piece that fits over another piece, typically used in sheet metal work.

Depth of Filling

The extent to which a cavity or mold is filled with material during a manufacturing or casting process.

Spur Gears

A type of gear with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft, used for transmitting motion and torque.

Pitch Diameter

The diameter of an imaginary circle on a gear or screw, where the width of the gear tooth and the space between teeth are equal.