I have a test tomorrow and in reviewing my notes it looks like it's the Cerebellum.
Cerebellum
Coordinates fine muscle movement, balance, and some perception and cognition.
How does that sound to you?
Michelle
Ontario Canada
of course. anyone can
Drinking alcohol can provoke altered states of consciousness, impairment of cognitive functions, and changes in behavior.
A blackout can occur after abusing alcohol.
An alchoholic blackout is when, after drinking alcohol, your drinking you don't remember some or all of what occurred when you were intoxicated.There are two forms of alcohol blackout. In one (en bloc) blackout, the person experiences amnesia covering the entire period of intoxication whereas in fragmentary blackout the person experiences partial amnesia of that period. The latter are more common than the former.It is important that blackouts not be confused with being passed out or being unconscious. When people are passed out, they are not conscious of what is going on during that period of time. On the other hand, people who suffer a blackout are experiencing amnesia; they were conscious and aware of what was going on while intoxicated but now they can't remember what happened.
Hard alcohol has a higher alcohol content than beer, leading to a quicker absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. This rapid increase in blood alcohol levels can overwhelm the brain's ability to form memories, resulting in a blackout. Additionally, mixing hard alcohol with sugary drinks can further enhance intoxication and increase the likelihood of blacking out.
Adolescents can show impairment in cognitive functions shortly after beginning to use alcohol, with effects typically becoming noticeable after just one to two drinks. This impairment can impact things like decision-making, memory, and concentration, and may worsen with continued use. Regular alcohol use during adolescence may also have long-term effects on brain development and cognitive abilities.
A blackout is forgetting things you did or said while you were conscious and functioning. They are not the same thing as passing out. They are alcohol-induced amnesia, and are a sure sign of developing alcoholism.
The hippocampus. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system, a specialised part of the brain. It specifically deals with the consolidation of short and long-term memory, as well as spacial navigation. This is how alcohol may affect spacial navigation.
Alcohol abuse refers to a pattern of excessive drinking that leads to problems in daily life, such as work, school, or relationships. It can have serious negative consequences on physical and mental health. Treatment and support are available for those struggling with alcohol abuse.
When the body has too much alcohol in it's system it tries to get ride of it. First you'll probably vomit whatever alcohol you have in your stomache to reduce the level of alcohol going into the bloodstream. The last resort if passing out. When the levels of alcohol in your body because so high, your brain tells the body to somewhat go unconscious so that you can't drink any more alcohol.
Alcohol abuse refers to excessive and harmful drinking behavior that can lead to negative consequences for an individual's health, relationships, and overall well-being. It is different from alcohol dependence, which involves a physical or psychological reliance on alcohol. Treatment for alcohol abuse typically involves therapy, support groups, and behavior modification techniques.
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