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Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) affects many areas of the brain.
However, the most pronounced impact is found in the cerebrum, hippocampus, and cerebellum.
Ethanol affects the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) neurotransmitter system, binding to GABA-A and GABA-B receptors, and increasing their ability to hyperpolarize neuronal cell membranes. So, it inhibits (slows, reduces) brain activity.
When this happens in the cerebral cortex, higher thought is slowed or inhibited.
In the hippocampus (where a large number of GABA receptors exist), memory storage is impaired.
In the cerebellum (also containing large numbers of GABA receptors to allow for fine-tuning of activities related to coordination), coordination is impaired.
What else can I help you with?
Alcohol affects the brain centers not equally?
Yes, it's not equally.
Alcohol affects the brain centers A Equally B Not Equally C Depends on what you drink?
B. Not equally. Alcohol primarily affects the frontal cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum in the brain. Different areas are impacted to varying degrees, resulting in impairment in cognition, memory, and coordination among others.
How does alcohol affect the cerebrum?
Alcohol does not affect the cerebrum...rather it affects the cerebellum of the brain.
Can alcohol affect the brain center?
Yes
What is the state that occurs when someone drinks enough alcohol alcohol to affect his or her brain?
Intoxication temporarily affects the operation of the brain.
Will alcohol affect the rate of decomposition of a lemon?
No, but it will affect the decomposition of the human brain.
Where does alcohol effect in the body first?
The judgment and decision-making centers (executive function) in the brain.
How does alcohol affect spiritual?
Alcohol is an anesthetic so it numbs your brain, and it is also toxic, so it destroys your brain cells. Whatever you were, after alcohol you're less.
How does alcohol affect the mind?
It temporarily slows the operation of the brain.
Does alcohol abuse affect the brain?
yes, too much alchol can kill brain cells
Does alcohol affect the dopamine gland?
Alcohol does not directly affect the dopamine gland. However, alcohol can indirectly impact dopamine levels in the brain by altering neurotransmitter release and uptake, which can influence the brain's reward system and contribute to the pleasurable effects of alcohol consumption.
How does alcohol affect performance?
If you drink too much it can damage your brain.
