Identical twins Erin and Jill drink the same amount of alcohol at a party. Erin has a plate of pasta before consuming the alcohol; Jill drinks on an empty stomach. Why is Jill more likely to feel stronger effects of the alcohol?
A) When Erin's bran processes the rewarding properties of food, this competes with the alcohol reward pathways.
B) On a full stomach, alcohol remains in the stomach longer, which facilitates metabolism before absorption.
C) A full stomach facilitates passage of food through the digestive system to the liver, where most alcohol is metabolized.
D) On an empty stomach, alcohol dehydrogenase production depletes, which allows alcohol levels to build up

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On a full stomach, alcohol absorption into the bloodstream is slowed down because the presence of food in the stomach can delay the passage of alcohol into the small intestine, where it is absorbed more rapidly. This means that when Erin eats before drinking, the alcohol she consumes will stay in her stomach longer, allowing enzymes more time to metabolize it before it enters her bloodstream, compared to Jill who drank on an empty stomach.

Identical Twins Erin and Jill Drink the Same Amount of Alcohol