__________ is an enzyme in the stomach lining and in the liver that is less active in the stomach of women than in men.This, in part, accounts for alcohol reaching the female brain quicker than the male brain.

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Alcohol dehydrogenase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down alcohol in the stomach and liver. It has been found that women have lower levels of this enzyme in their stomach lining, which means that alcohol is less efficiently broken down in their stomachs. This leads to higher blood alcohol levels in women and a quicker reach of the brain, compared to men.

__________ Is an Enzyme in the Stomach Lining and in the Liver