B1 - Drugs and you 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMedicine and drugsGCSEOCR Created by: Amy_2811Created on: 02-10-16 17:38 What are the types of drugs? (5) Depressants/painkillers/stimulants/performance enhancers/hallucinogens 1 of 8 What do depressants do? block the nerve impulses across synapses by binding with receptor molecules in the membrane of the recieving neurone 2 of 8 What do stimulants do? Causemore neurotransmitter substances to cross synapse 3 of 8 What happens to the cilia when you smoke? The chemicals stop the cilia moving 4 of 8 What is a smoker's cough a result of? Dust and particulates in the smoke collect and irritate in the epithelial lining/mucas not being moved by the cilia 5 of 8 What is alcohol content measured in? Units of alcohol 6 of 8 How does drinking effect reaction time and risk of accidents? It increases both 7 of 8 What does alcohol do to the liver? Damages it when it trys to break down the toxic chemical (cirrhosis of the liver) 8 of 8
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