Unit 9 - Alcohol (Teen Health 2)

Question 1

Alcohol

Answer 1

Drug created bu a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains

Question 2

Intoxicated

Answer 2

Drunk

Question 3

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

Answer 3

The amount of alcohol in the blood

Question 4

Cirrhosis

Answer 4

The scarring and destruction of liver tissue

Question 5

Ulcer

Answer 5

Open sore in the stomach lining

Question 6

Alcohol Abuse

Answer 6

Using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both

Question 7

Alcoholism

Answer 7

A disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol

Question 8

Neurons

Answer 8

Cells that make up the nervous system

Question 9

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Answer 9

The brain and spinal cord

Question 10

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Answer 10

The nerves that connect the central nervous system to all parts of the body

Question 11

Brain

Answer 11

The command center, or coordinator, of the nervous system

Question 12

Spinal Cord

Answer 12

A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body

Question 13

Binge Drinking

Answer 13

The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time

Question 14

Minor

Answer 14

A person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities

Question 15

Violence

Answer 15

An act of physical force resulting in injury or abuse

Question 16

Refusal Skills

Answer 16

Strategies that help you say NO effectively

Question 17

Withdrawal

Answer 17

A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance