Chapter 9 Flashcards
a drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains
alcohol
being drunk
intoxicated
the amount of alcohol in the blood
blood alcohol concentration
the scarring and destruction of liver tissue
cirrhosis
an open sore in the stomach lining
ulcer
using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both
alcohol abuse
a disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol
alcoholism
cells that make up the neuron system
neurons
made up of the brain and the spinal cord
central nervous system
made up of the nerves that connect the central nervous system to all parts of the body
peripheral nervous system
the command center, or coordinator, of the nervous system
brain
a long bundle of neurons that send messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body
spinal cord
have several drinks in a short period of time
binge drinking
a person under the age of adults rights and responsibilites
minor
an act of physical force in injury or abuse
violence
