Homeostasis is a system that regulates internal environment and tends to maintain a stable and constant condition‚ it is normally found within living organisms. It receives and sends information about the body’s condition to the hypothalamus which can then make changes if necessary. The hypothalamus is a part of a organisms brain that controls its body’s homeostasis system. There is a theory called duel control theory that assumes that the feeling of hunger and satiation are controlled by two
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influence of peers‚ family‚ society‚ the availability of alcohol‚ mental illness‚ stress‚ and not knowing how to cope with certain situations. It’s a common thing for an alcoholic to think drinking is the answer to all their problems‚ but in retrospect drinking is only adding to the multiple complications caused by being a compulsive drinker. Research has been done to explore the reason behind why people drink. However‚ “Exactly how alcohol affects the brain and the likelihood of reversing the
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the use of alcohol has been an topic in need of explanation for many years. The concept will be explaned with emphise on the negative effects of hooch. Alcohol in cardio-sport athletes is especially harmful. But at any rate the negative concepts apply to all student. Besides the fact that a large number of students are underage when they drink‚ alcohol can put students in dangerous situations and give them a headache long after the hangover is gone. The short and long term effects alcohol has can impair
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The cell‚ which is the smallest unit of life‚ is surrounded by a plasma membrane. The plasma membrane functions somewhat like a wall‚ as it keeps the internal contents from the external environment. Just like a wall‚ the membrane is also somewhat permeable‚ except that the membrane takes a much more active role in determining what is allowed in to the cell and what is kept out. The plasma membrane is a very thin structure‚ which has some very important tasks. One of the main tasks that it performs
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Effects of Marijuana‚ Heroin and Alcohol. Contents Effects of Marijuana Effects of Heroin Effects of Alcohol Effects of Marijuana Marijuana is a combination of shredded leaves‚ stems and flower buds of the Cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug. Occasional marijuana use is rarely seriously harmful‚ but smoking pot has important medical effects. Physiological Effects of Marijuana The active ingredient in marijuana is THC. That ’s short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
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With regards to alcohol has many long term effects. The bloodstream transports blood all over the body. As soon as alcohol is consumed‚ it goes into the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. It can affect the bones; it was said in‚ “Effects of Heavy Drinking‚” that alcohol can make arthritis more painful by inflaming the joints that are affected. Another example of liquor affecting the bones is gout which is another form of arthritis that harms the foot. The consumption of alcohol makes this disease
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What is alcohol? To most people “alcohol refers to the intoxicating ingredient in most beer‚ wine‚ liquor”. When people think of dangerous drugs‚ they probably think of heroin‚ crack cocaine‚ crystal meth or prescription painkillers. Because it is legal‚ alcohol is not‚ in most cases thought of as a substance with the ability to kill you or lead to chronic‚ irreversible health problems. It can wreak havoc with your health; destroy your family‚ your career‚ your hopes and dreams. Worst of all‚ it
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Alcohol has many effects on the body‚ especially the teenage body. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are not only adult problems -- they also affect a significant number of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 20‚ even though drinking under the age of 21 is illegal (Dimeff 204). Alcohol is created when grains‚ fruits‚ or vegetables are fermented. Fermentation is a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol. Fermentation is used to
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Alcohol Alcohol is a Depressant - it slows down your nervous system. Alcohol affects all parts of the body and their cells‚ particularly the BRAIN‚ HEART and LIVER. Short Term effects Alcohol can have the following short term effects: • feeling relaxed and less inhibited • reduced concentration • slurred speech and blurred vision • affected coordination and judgment • aggressive behaviour • the risk of accidents when operating cars or other machinery is increased • Increased
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Marlyn Perez Reflection Paper - Alcohol/Drugs Drug and alcohol use on college campuses is universal. Students articulate many reasons why they do it‚ but most neglect to consider both the long-term consequences of their actions. How wide-spread is drug and alcohol abuse? Teenagers today admit to extensive experimentation. According to one study‚ 90 percent of teens said that they have used alcohol‚ over 50 percent have used marijuana‚ 17 percent have used cocaine and 13 percent have used
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