alcohol and cannibis Flashcards
1
Q
fermentation basics
A
glucose —>
ADP to ATP
NADH to NAD+
ethanol
2
Q
each drink raises BAC by…
A
.015 to .02
3
Q
bing drinking definition
A
raises BAC to .08 or more
4
Q
alcohol withdrawal symptoms
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- hypertension and tachycardia
- seizures
- can be fatal
5
Q
compensatory changes in brain chemistry due to alcohol exposure
A
- down regulation of GABA
- up regulation of glutamate
6
Q
cannabis brain locations and effects
A
cerebellum and basal ganglia - movement cerebral cortex - cognitive function hippocampus - learning, memory, stress spinal cord - pain medulla - nausea, vomiting hypothalamus - appetite
7
Q
marijuana hazards
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- earlier onset of psychosis