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  2. Blood alcohol content - Wikipedia

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    5639-0, 5640-8, 15120-9, 56478-1. Blood alcohol content (BAC), also called blood alcohol concentration or blood alcohol level, is a measurement of alcohol intoxication used for legal or medical purposes. [ 1 ] BAC is expressed as mass of alcohol per volume of blood.

  3. Osmol gap - Wikipedia

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    The osmol gap is typically calculated with the following formula (all values in mmol/L): = = ([+] + [] + []) In non-SI laboratory units: Calculated osmolality = 2 x [Na mmol/L] + [glucose mg/dL] / 18 + [BUN mg/dL] / 2.8 + [ethanol/3.7] [3] (note: the values 18 and 2.8 convert mg/dL into mmol/L; the molecular weight of ethanol is 46, but empiric data shows that it does not act as an ideal ...

  4. Ethyl glucuronide - Wikipedia

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    Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) is a metabolite of ethanol which is formed in the body by glucuronidation following exposure to ethanol, usually from drinking alcoholic beverages.It is used as a biomarker to test for ethanol use and to monitor alcohol abstinence in situations where drinking is prohibited, such as by the military, in alcohol treatment programs, in professional monitoring programs ...

  5. Alcohol in the Bible - Wikipedia

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    In the New Testament, Jesus miraculously made copious amounts of wine [ 1 ] at the wedding at Cana (John 2). Wine is the most common alcoholic beverage mentioned in biblical literature, where it is a source of symbolism, [ 2 ] and was an important part of daily life in biblical times. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ] Additionally, the inhabitants of ancient ...

  6. Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Body When You Drink ... - AOL

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    3. Poor sleep. Alcohol can make you feel tired, but it's not great for sleep. "It’s usually sedating in most people, but after a few hours, it can cause people to wake up," Dr. Streem says ...

  7. Phosphatidylethanol - Wikipedia

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    Phosphatidylethanol. Phosphatidylethanols (PEth) are a group of phospholipids formed only in the presence of ethanol via the action of phospholipase D (PLD). [1] It accumulates in blood and is removed slowly, making it a useful biomarker for alcohol consumption. [2] PEth is also thought to contribute to the symptoms of alcohol intoxication.

  8. Alcohol by volume - Wikipedia

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    The alcohol by volume shown on a bottle of absinthe. Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a standard measure of the volume of alcohol contained in a given volume of an alcoholic beverage, expressed as a volume percent. [1][2][3] It is defined as the number of millilitres (mL) of pure ethanol present in 100 mL (3.5 imp fl oz; 3.4 ...

  9. Alcohol laws of New Jersey - Wikipedia

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    to manufacture up to 20,000 gallons per year of any distilled alcoholic beverages. requires that a minimum of 51% of raw materials be grown or produced in New Jersey. to rectify, blend, treat, or mix distilled alcoholic beverages. to sell to wholesalers in the state. to sell and distribute outside the state.