ch 33 Flashcards
2 effects of alcohol on the brain
depression of CNS
activation of reward circuit
Three target proteins that alcohol interacts with
GABA
Glutamate
5HT3
rewarding effects of alcohol
result from binding with 5HT3 receptors in the brains reward circuit. when these receptors are activated, they promote release of dopamine, the major transmitter of the reward system. When alcohol binds with the receptors, it enhances serotonin-mediated release of dopamine and intensifies the reward process.
what is the major reward neurotransmitter
dopamine
characterized by confusion, nystagmus, abnormal ocular movements
Wernicke encephalopathy
characterized by polyneuropathy, inability to convert short-term memory into long term memory and confabulation (unconscious filling of gaps in memory with fabricated facts and experiences)
Korsakoff psychosis
which neuropsychiatric syndrome is not reversible
Korsakoff psychosis
Neuropsychiatric syndromes are caused by what deficiency
thiamin from poor diet and alcohol induced suppression of thiamin absorption
cerebral effect excessive alcohol
enlargement of cerebral ventricles in response to atrophy of the cerebrum itself. - may reverse in some individuals with cessation
alcohol consumption to preserve cognitive function
low to moderate in older people may protect against the development of dementia.
red wine only - Resveratrol is responsible
alcohol effect on sleep
disruptive
Alcohol acute for cardiac
dilation of cutaneous blood vessels increasing blood flow to skin
alcohol abuse and heart affects
direct damage to myocardium -> increased r/o heart failure
major cause of cardiomyopathy
dose dependent elevation of blood pressure
moderate drinking women
1 drink a day or less
moderate drinking men
2 or less a day
moderate drinking is associated with
less ischemic stroke
CAD
MI
heart failure
heavy drinking is defined as
5 or more a day