Your brain & alcohol wrap-up

Last updated almost 8 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

used after lessons on the effects of alcohol use on the teenage brain

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Your brain & alcohol wrap-up

Last updated almost 8 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

used after lessons on the effects of alcohol use on the teenage brain

Question 1

What part of the brain is still undergoing the most change during the teen years?

A  hippocampus

B  pre-frontal cortex

C  executive function region

D  limbic region

Question 2

Underage drinkers have a smaller hippocampus by up to _______%

Question 3

How many drinks would constitute a binge episode for a 17 year old male? Enter a number

A  10

B  8

C  6

D  4

Question 4

How many drinks would constitute a binge episode for a 17 year old Female? Enter a number

A  6

B  5

C  4

D  3

Question 5

Choose the best description of executive function.

A  memory

B  decision making

C  impulse control

D learning

Question 6

Use of mood mood modifying drugs results in

A  increased of dopamine

B  increase of cortisol

C  increase of dopamine receptors

D  increase of cortisol receptors

Question 7

After repeated use of these mood modifying drugs, what is the effect on the neurotransmitter receptors?

A  shuts off the neurotransmitter receptors

B  increases the absorption effectiveness of the neurotransmitter receptors

C  adds more neurotransmitter receptors

Question 8

Alcohol use reduces plasticity of the teen brain. What is the result?

A  reduces ability to process information

B  increases ability to adapt

C  increases ability to adjust to new situations

D  reduces ability for new learning

Question 9

List 5 factors that determine the blood alcohol concentration.

Question 10

10.

Use the words teen brain, addicted, receptors and neurotransmitters to explain the effects of drinking during one's teen years.