Your brain & alcohol wrap-up

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

1

Underage drinkers have a smaller hippocampus by up to _______%

1

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

1

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

1

Choose the best description of executive function.

A memory

B decision making

C impulse control

D learning

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

List 5 factors that determine the blood alcohol concentration.

1

Your brain & alcohol wrap-up

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

Underage drinkers have a smaller hippocampus by up to _______%

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

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

Choose the best description of executive function.

Use of mood mood modifying drugs results in

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

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

List 5 factors that determine the blood alcohol concentration.

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

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

Underage drinkers have a smaller hippocampus by up to _______%

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

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

Choose the best description of executive function.

Use of mood mood modifying drugs results in

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

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

List 5 factors that determine the blood alcohol concentration.

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