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Measuring Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) with Breathalyzers

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1. How is blood alcohol measured and collected?

2. How does the alcohol anatomically and physically get into the lungs to be measured by the police officer with a Breathalyzer?

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This 292 word library solution provides an overview of how blood alcohol is measured through the use of Breathalyzers. Also discussed is the process of how alcohol ends up in the lungs making it possible to be measured with a Breathalyzer. Also included is a complete list of sources.

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This library solution provides an overview of how blood alcohol is measured through the use of Breathalyzers. Also discussed is the process of how alcohol ends up in the lungs to be measured with a Breathalyzer.

1. How is blood alcohol measured and collected?

Blood alcohol can be measured several ways, including with a Breathalyzer or through an actual blood test. Urine tests can also be used. Blood tests require that a medical professional physically draw a blood sample using a needle. The Breathalyzer only requires the subject to ...

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