alcohol of health review sheet

Alcohol is a ________ because it causes the central nervous system to slow down

Depressant

______ is a type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and can be produced by the natural process of _____________ which is the chemical action of yeast on sugar

Ethanol; Fermentation

_________ is known as physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol

Intoxication

_______ reaches the brain as soon as it is consumed and makes the thought process disorganized, memory/concentration dulled, and decision making poor.

alcohol

the ____ oxidizes alcohol to change it to water, carbon dioxide, and energy (1/3 and ½ oz)

liver

alcohol is a ________ because it makes blood vessels widen which increases blood flow, makes skin feel warm and flush, causes body to lose heat, and increases risk of hypothermia

vasodilator

alcohol consumption _______ heart rate and blood pressure, can lead to arrythmias, and increase risk of heart attack

alcohol is a _______ meaning it tells kidneys to release water from the circulatory system and is the reason why drinking leads to _________ and thirst

diuretic; dehydration

long term drinking can lead to chronic liver diseases like _____ ______, where liver is no longer able to break down fats, and _________ of the liver where liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

fatty liver; cirrhosis

long term chronic drinking can also lead to inflammation of the liver known as ________.

hepatitis

________ _______ occurs when two or more medicines are taken with alcohol which increases the effect of the alcohol and the medicarions

multiplier effect

low birth weight, impaired speech, cleft palate, facial abnormalities, and heart defects are all symptoms of _____ _______ _________

fetal alcohol syndrome

periodic excessive drinking a.k.a _____ ______ can lead to _______ _________ which is a dangerous toxic condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time and can lead to death.

binge drinking; alcohol poisoning

__________ is a disease characterized by the physical and psychological dependence on the drug _________ and has three stages.

Alcoholism; Ethanol; alcohol is used for relaxation and drinks regularly, then drinks everyday, and is final and worst stage; cannot live w/o alcohol