________ → Changes the anatomy of the fetus with ear abnormalities, low nassal, etc.
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Liver
______ is the organ in charged of breaking down every single drug that enters the body.
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Stimulant
Alcohol is a ______.
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Depressants
________: Block receptors in the postsynaptic neuron for neurotransmitters, they mimic the neurotransmitters and bind themselves to the receptor.
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a Drug
is any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects the body's chemical reactions.
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Depressants
Narcotics are powerful _________ of the Central nervous System.
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Anabolic steroids
________ → They are a synthetic version of testosterone.
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Addiction
The level is mostly genetic, different drugs are addictive in different amounts, and they are addictive mostly due to the quick and effective release of endorphins and dopamine
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Dependence
Something that is actually organismically needed for survival
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Stimulants
Blocks the enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters
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Bolcks airwyas destroyin cilia; Destroys alveoli when emphysema is gotten.
State two effects of tar on the gas exchange system
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Carbon monoxide; Nicotine
Two toxic components of tobacco other than tar
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Higher risk of miscarriage and still-birth
One effect on the fetus of the mother smoking during pregnancy
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Loss of inhibitions; llower self-control
Two immediate effects of excesive alcohol in the body
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Hepatic damage, Brain damage
two long.term effects of excessive alcohol on the body
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Nicotine, Heroin
Two harmful substances other than alcohol that can cross the placenta
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