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Why does the brain absorb such a large percentage of the alcohol consumed?

The brain absorbs a large percentage of alcohol because alcohol molecules are small and can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier, which controls what substances enter the brain. This high absorption rate is also due to the brain's high blood flow and rich network of blood vessels. Additionally, alcohol interacts with receptors in the brain that can alter brain function.


How many nerves in the human brain?

The human brain does not have nerves. Nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, which includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The brain itself is made up of neurons, glial cells, and other supporting structures.


How does the brain work with organ systems?

The brain regulates everything. Each area of the brain has a specific fonction. the nerves communicate messages to the brain (electric influx). the brain decrypt the information and regulates the actions the nerves and muscles have to do. Without electrical activity on the brain there is no life .


How long is the brain nerves if you lay them out end to end?

The brain contains billions of nerves, which are extremely thin and can vary in length. If all the nerves in the brain were stretched out end to end, they could span over 100,000 miles.


What nerve of the skin bring message to the brain?

The nerves that carry messages from the skin to the brain are called sensory nerves. These nerves transmit information about touch, temperature, pain, and other sensations from the skin to the brain for processing and interpretation.

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What is thiamin for?

functioning of nerves, , muscle cells, and the brain


How does alcohol interrupt pain?

Pain signals are carried to the brain from the spinal cord through nerves. Alcohol slows down the brain and central nervous system, allowing a pain relief.


Does regular drinking of limited amounts of alcohol cause brain damage?

yes


How does alcohol interrupt pain signals?

Pain signals are carried to the brain from the spinal cord through nerves. Alcohol slows down the brain and central nervous system, allowing a pain relief.


Are nerves in the brain?

yes your nerves is in your brain


Can alcohol cause a child to grow up with mental problems?

yes, but if there is too much alcohol it can cause damage to the nerves when transfering information to the brain.


Does the ear have muscles that help in its functioning?

No, the ear does not have muscles that help in its functioning. The ear relies on a complex system of bones, nerves, and hair cells to detect and transmit sound signals to the brain.


Why does the brain absorb such a large percentage of the alcohol consumed?

The brain absorbs a large percentage of alcohol because alcohol molecules are small and can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier, which controls what substances enter the brain. This high absorption rate is also due to the brain's high blood flow and rich network of blood vessels. Additionally, alcohol interacts with receptors in the brain that can alter brain function.


Alcohol and other drugs affect the nerve cells within the brain.?

Drinking alcohol, even in excessive amounts, does not kill brain cells. However, alcohol slows our reactions, respiration, heart rate, etc.


What do you call nerves in brain?

nerves in brain are called neurons


Does alcohol give you brain damage?

Small quantities of alcohol are thought to be good for you. However, if you exceed the recommended daily and or weekly amounts, alcohol is harmful to the body. Taken in excess there is evidence that it damages the liver and perhaps the brain.


Does brain contain nerves?

Yes,I do think so that brain does contain nerves.