Since women have about 20-30 percent less __________secreted from their gastric mucosa than men, so more ethanol enters the blood through a female's gastric lining.

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ADH (Alcohol Dehydrogenase) is the enzyme secreted from the gastric mucosa that is responsible for breaking down alcohol in the stomach before it enters the bloodstream. Women have lower levels of ADH, leading to more ethanol entering the blood through the gastric lining.

Since Women Have About 20-30 Percent Less __________Secreted from Their