NC INTOX EC/IR II STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What are the 3 basic units of metric measure? Answer - Meter, Liter, and
Grams
What is the temperature of the human body? Answer - 98.6 Degrees
What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? Answer - 40 Degrees
Centigrade
In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II do? Answer -
The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating temperatures throughout
testing
What is Ethyl Alcohol? Answer - Also known as ethanol in its purest state is a
clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and produces a burning
taste sensation.
What are Congeners? Answer - Compounds or impurities that constitute a very
small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic beverage.
What is the proofing system? Answer - Twice the percentage of alcohol by
volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
, How does the body handle ethanol? Answer - Absorption, Distribution,
Elimination
Absorption Answer - The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and
upper small intestine to the blood compartment.
How is ethanol digested by the body? Answer - Not digested but absorbed
unchanged
Residual alcohol Answer - Alcohol which remains in the mouth also known as
mouth alcohol.
How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below significant levels?
Answer - 15 minutes
Pyloric Sphincter Answer - Muscular ring connecting the base of the stomach
with the upper small intestine.
Duodenum Answer - Upper small intestine
What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? Answer - The quantity of
food substances ingested with or immediately prior to consumption
How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? Answer - 30 to 90
minutes
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What are the 3 basic units of metric measure? Answer - Meter, Liter, and
Grams
What is the temperature of the human body? Answer - 98.6 Degrees
What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? Answer - 40 Degrees
Centigrade
In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II do? Answer -
The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating temperatures throughout
testing
What is Ethyl Alcohol? Answer - Also known as ethanol in its purest state is a
clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and produces a burning
taste sensation.
What are Congeners? Answer - Compounds or impurities that constitute a very
small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic beverage.
What is the proofing system? Answer - Twice the percentage of alcohol by
volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
, How does the body handle ethanol? Answer - Absorption, Distribution,
Elimination
Absorption Answer - The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and
upper small intestine to the blood compartment.
How is ethanol digested by the body? Answer - Not digested but absorbed
unchanged
Residual alcohol Answer - Alcohol which remains in the mouth also known as
mouth alcohol.
How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below significant levels?
Answer - 15 minutes
Pyloric Sphincter Answer - Muscular ring connecting the base of the stomach
with the upper small intestine.
Duodenum Answer - Upper small intestine
What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? Answer - The quantity of
food substances ingested with or immediately prior to consumption
How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? Answer - 30 to 90
minutes
