Alcohol is metabolized at a fairly constant rate regardless of the amount of alcohol ingested.This is referred to as _________________ kinetics.
A)third-order
B)second-order
C)first-order
D)zero-order

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Zero-order kinetics means that the rate of alcohol metabolism is independent of the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream. In other words, a constant amount of alcohol is metabolized per unit of time, regardless of how much alcohol is present. This is why alcohol is often referred to as a "zero-order drug."

Alcohol Is Metabolized at a Fairly Constant Rate Regardless of the Amount