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blood, n the fluid circulating through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins; carries nutrients and oxygen to body tissues. blood alcohol concentration (BAC), n the amount of ingested alcohol absorbed into the body's cells and intercellular fluid; measured by a percentage based on milligrams of alcohol per deciliter of blood. The higher the BAC, the greater the physical and mental impairment. Most states have a legal limit of 0.10% (100 mg/dL) or lower for intoxication. blood, arterial, n oxygen-rich blood taken away from the heart through the arteries and used as nourishment for the tissues of the body. blood alcohol concentration Blood alcohol level Clinical chemistry The serum levels of ethanol in an individual who has imbibed same; U.S. federal mandate has defined 80 mg/dL as legal intoxication How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Adelaide researchers found brief naps of 10-15 minutes improved performance and alertness, while one to two hour naps caused sleep inertia or grogginess and alertness impaired for up to an hour afterwards, A two hour nap in the afternoon is also advised before the first night duty shift where sleep deprivation causes worker's performance to be as impaired as if having a blood alcohol concentration of 0. The findings revealed that both groups have relatively low levels of knowledge regarding responsible drinking practices in three areas the identification of standard drinks, the minimum number of standard drinks required to reach the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) driving limit, and actions effective in lowering BAC. Since 1997, about a third of those drivers killed in passenger vehicles have had a blood alcohol concentration above 0. |
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