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.
Passive Insufficiency. The arrector pili muscle, is the small, smooth muscle responsible for producing goose bumps on the skin, also called goose pimples or goose flesh. These small, fan-shaped smooth muscles are located on the side of each hair follicle and contract when exposed to cold, which stimulates the skin to pucker around the pore. The purpose of this, in mammals, is to cause the hairs to stand erect thus providing insulation.