Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: electromagnetic spectrum (Noun). The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays through visible light, infrared, and radio waves, to X-rays.
Excessive alcohol can damage the immune system because the alcohol will prevent nutrients from feeding your immune system. The alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream through your stomach. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol will reduce the white blood cell count in the body.
Alcohol travels through the intestines to the liver and then on to the heart, brain, muscles and other tissues. This happens very quickly-within a few minutes. Usually, though not always, this has a pleasant effect. Your body canât store alcohol, so it breaks it down-your liver's job. The liver firstly changes alcohol into acetaldehyde (this is toxic), then into acetate (harmless), which is finally broken down into carbon dioxide and water. Find out more about how alcohol can effect you from our interactive male and female bodies. About 90-95% of alcohol consumed is broken down by the liver, 5-10% is excreted through urine, breath and sweat.Your bodyâs ability to process alcohol depends on your age, weight and sex.