BAC = .15 = This blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of 1/2 pint of whiskey is circulating in the blood stream. 8. BAC = .18-.25 = Drinkers are disoriented, confused, dizzy, and have exaggerated emotional states. Vision is disturbed, as is perception of color, form, motion, and dimensions.
goose bumps. pl.n. Momentary roughness of the skin caused by erection of the papillae in response to cold or to a strong emotion, such as fear or awe. Also called goose flesh, goose pimples.
Sometimes dysfunction of the autononomic system can cause abnormal goosebumps to arise along with other abnormally triggering other involuntary responses such as flushing or paleness of skin (due to blood flow), sweating and changes in heart rate. This is known as autonomic hyperreflexia or autonomic dysreflexia. Causes of Abnormal Goosebumps Each hair follicle has a muscle attached to it known as the arrector pili or erector pili muscle. It is a smooth muscle meaning that it is under involuntary control.