Question

Alcohol is absorbed by the body much faster than food because ___________.

Answer 1

because the molecules are much smaller than the compunds that is consumed.

Answer 2

It's absorbed faster than food because unlike food it doesn't need to be digested which takes time. It is absorbed into the small intestine and blood by diffusion. Fact: Within 10 minutes 50% of the alcohol consumed with be absorbed into the bloodstream.