Vocabulary I
Vocabulary II
Vocabulary III
Effects on the Body
Nervous System
100
A drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains.
What is alcohol.
100
Another word for being "drunk."
What is intoxicated.
100
A disease in whic a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol.
What is alcoholism.
100
A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal.
100
Cells that make the the nervous system.
What are neurons.
200
The amount of alcohol in the blood.
What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
200
Strategies tha help you say no effectively.
What are refusal skills.
200
Using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both.
What is alcohol abuse.
200
What are the at least two factors that influence how intoxicated an individual can get?
What is size and gender, food in the stomach, how fast a person drinks, other substances in the body.
200
Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy are all
What are disorders of the nervous system.
300
A person under the age of adults rights and responsibilities.
What is a minor.
300
Name at least three parts of the body alcohol can effect.
What is the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, blood vessels, stomach.
300
The brain and spinal cord make up the...
What is central nervous system (CNS).
400
When a friend or peer will encourage another to drink is...
What is peer pressure.
400
Television commercials, shows, and movies with alcohol use is an example of...
What is alcohol in the media.
400
The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time
What is binge drinking.
400
Teens' bodies are still growing and their brain are still developing that is why...
What is alcohol is harmful to teens.
400
The nerves that connect the central nervous system (CNS) to all parts of the body.
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
500
The command center or coordinator of the nervous system.
What is the brain.
500
A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.
What is the spinal cord.
500
Say no firmly, Tell why not, Offer another idea, Promptly leave.
What is the "STOP" method.
500
When alcohol is consumed, how can if affect your brain?
What is kill brain cells.
500
Following healthful practices by leading a healthy lifestyle (eat nutritous foods, get enough rest, protect yourself from diseases, follow safety rules, protect yourself from physical injuries, etc.)
What is taking care of your nervous system.