Biology/Won't you feel cold if you drink alcohol?
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Question
Won't you feel cold if you drink alcohol when it is cold? Is it therefore some people take off their clothes when they drink in cold weather?
Dear Kristian,
Alcohol will cause the blood vessels to dilate and this will give the superficial feeling of warmth. But it also means you'll radiate heat more readily, so it's good to keep covered if you're drinking alcohol in a very cold place.
Dana
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Answers by Expert:
Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
Experience
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
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I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980).
I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
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