Question

Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol?

Answer 1

Answer : Option B) Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system.

Explanation : Alcohol is a nervous system depressant which slows down the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system activities. It is also an active brain drug and a cellular toxin before it is metabolized by the body enzymes.

Alcohol is produced by fermenting grain, fruits or vegetables for several months or years. When packed in cans or bottles, the label which shows the alcohol content is expressed as alcohol percent.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) alcohol is a depressant, which means is speeds up the nervous system

Explanation:

Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant psychotropic substance that promotes simultaneous alteration of numerous neuronal pathways, generating various biological and behavioral changes.  Is speeds DOWN the nervous system.

The Alcohol intake causes several effects, which appear in 2 distinct phases: a stimulant and a depressant. In the first moments after drinking alcohol, stimulating effects may appear, such as euphoria, disinhibition and loquacity (easier to speak). Over time, depressing effects such as poor motor coordination, uncontrollability, and sleepiness begin to emerge.