Health Alcohol Unit Quiz

metabolism

process by which the body breaks down substances

Consequences of DWI/DUI

restriction on driving

jail time, court appearance, heavy fine

regret/remorse

loss of trust with parents

Binge drinking

having 5 or more drinks in 1 sitting

Alcohol poisoning

severe+potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose

Effects of alcohol poisoning

passing out

mental confusion

slow breathing

irregular heartbeat

severe dehydration

vomiting

increase in urine output

Ethanol

type of alcohol in drinks

Fermentation

chemical reactions of yeast on sugars

Effects of Alcohol

impaired vision

slurred speech

impaired motor skills

Depressent

drug that slows the systems of the central nervous system

intoxication

body is poisoned by alcohol

Factors that influence alcohol use

peer pressure

family

media message

advertising techniques

Alcohol abuse

the excessive use of alcohol

4 positive things from being alcohol free

maintain a healthy body

make responsible decisions

avoid risky behavior

avoid illegal activities

Long term effects of alcohol on the body

growth+development interference in teens

excessive alcohol use over prolonged periods of time can damage most body systems

all these effects are more severe on the body of a young person

Addiction

inability to stop drinking

Loss of brain function

loss of verbal skills, visual+spatial skills and memory

Brain damage

long term excessive alcohol use can cause major reduction in brain size, moderate drinking can destroy brain cells

Heart

damage to the heart muscle

Enlarged heart

from increased workload caused by alcohol

High blood pressure

damages to the heart & can cause heart attacks/stroke

Fatty liver

fat builds up in the liver + cannot be broken down; excess fat blocks the flow of blood to liver cells leading to cell death

alcohol hepatitis

inflammation/infection of the liver

cirrhosis

liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue; disease leads to liver failure & death unless liver transplant

Irritation

digestive lining is damaged; leads to stomach ulcers and cancers of the stomach/esophagus

lining of pancreas

swelling blocks the passage from the pancreas to the small intestine, chemicals the small intestine needs for digestion can’t pass through the blocked area, the chemicals begin to destroy the pancreas, causing pain/vomiting

Fetal alcohol syndrome FAS

group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical/mental problems

FAS

small head & deformed face, hands or feet

heart, liver, kidney defects, vision&hearing problems

slow growth & coordination, difficulties with learning, attention, memory, problem solving

Alcoholism

disease where a person has a physical/pyschological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol

Alcoholic

addict who is dependent on alcohol

Alcoholic symptoms

craving

loss of control

physical dependence

tolerance

health, family, legal problems

Stages of alcoholism

1) Abuse

2) dependence

3) addiction

Sobriety

living without alcohol