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Ilya [14]
2 years ago
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How does alcohol affect the brain and central nervous system?.

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2 answers:
Virty [35]2 years ago
8 0
Alcohol is a depressant of the central nervous system. It boosts the number of neurotransmitters in the brain that slow down neuron-to-neuron communication when eaten in tiny amounts. Brain activity diminishes as a result of this alteration.
Alex2 years ago
6 0
Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant. When consumed even in small amounts, it increases the number of neurotransmitters in the brain responsible for slowing down neuron-to-neuron communications. Under the influence of this change, brain activity decreases.

Alcohol is a depressant which slows down all the major functions of the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, mental confusion, blurry vision, and poor muscle control. If enough alcohol is consumed, it severely impairs the functioning of the respiratory system, and can even casue breathing to stop
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