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Alcohol Review. Are you ready for the QUIZ Tomorrow?. 1. What is the legal age for alcohol use in the US?. 21. 2. The ___________in the brain reaches it fullest, most protective thickness at about what age?. Myelin Sheath 21-22.
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Alcohol Review Are you ready for the QUIZ Tomorrow?
2. The ___________in the brain reaches it fullest, most protective thickness at about what age? Myelin Sheath 21-22
3. What % of people who choose to consume alcohol will become addicted? 30%
4-A. Depressants tend to ______ the Central Nervous System. Slow down
4-B. Stimulants tend to speed up the _______________________. Central Nervous System
5. Is alcohol classified as a stimulant? Or a depressant? depressant
6. Alcohol is a mood enhancer. Explain. Happy = happier Sad = more sad Angry = Angrier
7. Specifically, what parts of your body are most affected by the dehydrating effects of alcohol? Brain and kidney
8. What is the difference between a blackout and a passout? Blackout – Still up and functioning, but can’t remember most of it. Passout – appear to be sleeping.
10. B.A.C. stands for …. Blood Alcohol Content
11. What is the legal limit for BAC in the state of Idaho? .08
12. List the 5 major things that impact how quickly a person feels the effects of alcohol: Tolerance Size Age Gender Food – empty stomach
13. What do you get charged with if you are driving while your BAC is a .08 or higher? DUI
14. What do the letters DUI stand for? Driving Under the Influence
15. It has been estimated that approximately ___ of all preventable deaths are related to alcohol intake. 30%
16. The ___ is the largest gland in the body. It is responsible for over ____ functions. Liver 500
16. The liver takes in _____ and converts it to ______ Food Energy
16. The liver also breaks down ___ like those found in alcohol. poisons
17. It takes the liver approximately _____ to break down five cans of beer. 5 hours
18. When the liver develops a rough surface of scar tissue, they have a condition known as… cirrhosis
19. The esophagus connects the …. Mouth to the stomach
19. The veins of the esophagus can become ______. This can eventually lead to the person throwing up ________. -Varicose -blood Why do the veins of an alcoholic become varicose? Repeat vomiting
20. Four major things that contribute to arteriosclerosis: Alcohol Cigarettes Lack of exercise Fatty foods
21. A stroke is a blockage in a blood vessel that occurs in the …… brain
22. Long term, heavy use of alcohol damages the ______________ (part of the brain). cerebellum
22. The cerebellum controls what 2 major things? -Balance -Coordination
23. Just 3 drinks per week increase your chance of developing what type of cancer? Breast cancer
24. Humans have 2 major hormones. What are they? -testosterone (male) -estrogen (female)
24. What 2 drugs confuse these 2 hormones? -steroids -marijuana
25. F.A.S. stands for? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
25. F.A.S. is caused by a mom ………. Drinking alcohol while pregnant
25. Fetal means __________. Fatal means _______ Unborn baby deadly
26. 25,000 people die each year in __________. ____% of those are aged 16-24. -Alcohol related car crashes - 68%
28. What is the #1 cause of death for a 16 year old kid? Alcohol related car crashes
29. 42 teens die each week in ……. Alcohol related car crashes
30. 10-11 kids die each DAY from….. Alcohol poisoning
31. When alcohol reaches the vital center of the brain, 4 major things will begin to shut down? Heart rate Digestion Metabolism Breathing
32. What help is available for people struggling with alcohol addiction? School counselors AA Alateen Alanon