HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the alcohol must be broken down (metabolized) by the liver to remove it from the system. The liver metabolizes alcohol at a very constant rate, approximately one drink per hour. If there is excessive alcohol in the blood, the liver cannot speed up the detoxification process.

Detailed explanation-2: -Healthy people metabolize alcohol at a fairly consistent rate. As a rule of thumb, a person will eliminate one average drink or . 5 oz (15 ml) of alcohol per hour.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liver: Alcohol is oxidized by the liver at a rate of about 0.5 ounces per hour; 90% of alcohol is broken down by the liver. Kidney: It eliminates 5 percent of the alcohol through the urine.