When it comes to symbolizing freedom and the spirit of '76, I do think there's a better American flag. With all due respect to the stars and stripes, I prefer the yellow Gadsden flag with the coiled rattlesnake and the defiant Don't Tread on Me motto. The meaning of Old Glory can get mixed up with the rights and wrongs of the perpetually new-and-improved government. The meaning of Don't Tread on Me is unmistakable. There's also an interesting history behind this flag. And it's intertwined with one of American history's most interesting personalities, Ben Franklin.
True or false- alcohol can pass directly into the bloodstream from mouth or stomach. kgb answers Â» Health & Body Â» Health & Fitness Â» True or false- alcohol can pass directly into the bloodstream from mouth or stomach. Alcohol enters your bloodstream partly through the mucous membranes as you ingest it and it enters your stomach and esophagus. False.
When people drink alcohol, it travels through the body in their bloodstream. Alcohol reaches every organ and distributes throughout the water in our bodies. Organs such as the brain, which contain a lot of water and need an ample blood supply to work, are particularly affected by alcohol. Other organs, including the liver, the heart, the pancreas, and the kidneys, are also affected by alcohol within minutes after it enters the bloodstream. Now letâs look at how alcohol affects four body systems: Digestive, Central Nervous, Circulatory, and Endocrine. Click the system names to view each one on the image and to get a description of each system.