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Alcohol drastically slows down the respiratory system.
Elza Larkin
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∙ 13y agoThe lungs provide the body with an outlet to rid itself of toxins, the most common being carbon dioxide. However, alcohol is partially removed this way, hence the ability to detect one's BAC (blood alcohol content) through means of a breathalizer.
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Are effects of tobacco and alcohol the same?
Tobacco effects mainly the respiratory system and nervous system. Alcohol effects the circulatory system the digestive system (e.g. liver) and the nervous system.
What happens to the respiratory depressant effects of a medication when combined with alcohol or another drug with respiratory depressant effects?
The respiratory depressant effects of a medication when combined with alcohol or another drug with respiratory depressant effects is cumulative. That means they add to each other, so the effect increases. Therefore, the risk of death is greater. You should always follow the instructions about combining drugs like these with alcohol.
How is alcohol and the respiratory system related?
Alcohol affects the respiratory system in many ways such as slower breathing and sleep apnea in many individuals. These can be considered as shorter term effects, but over time, many individuals can potentially experience more long term effects such as those experienced as a result of lack of oxygen to the brain due to sleep apnea related issues. Heavy drinkers, over time, are also at risk of developing diseases and conditions affecting the respiratory system such as pneumonia due to a weaker immune system that can be experienced due to consumption of alcohol. - plc
What are the effects if your respiratory system fails?
Death?...
What effects of disease the respiratory system?
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What effects does the Sympathetic Nervous System have on the respiratory system?
It dilates the bronchioles.
What effects a normal person's respiratory rate?
Certain medications primarily depressants or alcohol can cause a decrease in someone's respiratory rate.
What effects does alcohol have in the nervous system?
Alcohol temporarily slows the reactions of the nervous system.
What does alcohol effect in your body?
alcohol effects your immune system and your liver.
What are four major bodily systems that alcohol can effect?
respiratory system,immune system,digestive and circulatory system.
What are long-term effects of smoking on the cardio respiratory system?
you die
Why is CO2 harmful to lungs?
respiratory system and the harmul effects of CO2
