ALCOHOL ON YOUR BRAIN, LAST CUTE CARD DECK HOORAY Flashcards
1
Q
what is alcohol referred to as in terms of the nervous system
A
a nervous system depressant
2
Q
what properties allow alcohol to get into blood stream easily
A
its solubility in lipid and water conditions and small size
3
Q
what are the symptoms from taking alcohol from an addict
A
shaking(tremors), sleep problems, nausea and more severe are hallucinations and even seizures
4
Q
chronic alcohol abuse can do what?
A
-damage frontal lobes
-reduction in brain size
-lead to alcoholism (addiction to alcohol) creating a tolerance leading to health problems
-vitamin deficiency
5
Q
How can alcohol affect your nervous system
A
-increased norepinephrine and dopamine
-decreased transmission in acetylcholine
-increased GABA
- increased beta endorphin
