Effect of Ethanol on Human Beings


 
 
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Effect of Ethanol on Human Beings

Effect of Ethanol on Living Beings:

When large quantities of alcohol/ethanol are consumed, it tends to slow metabolic processes and depress the central nervous system which in turn results in lack of coordination, drowsiness, mental confusion, lowering of the normal inhibitors and finally tumor. The individual may be relaxed but does not realise that his sense of judgement and muscular coordination have been seriously impaired.

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Question : 1

In ______________________, methanol is oxidised to methanal which reacts readily with the components of cells.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

When large quantities of alcohol/ethanol are consumed, it depress the central nervous system which in turn results in _____________________________.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) To stop the misuse of ethanol, it is made unfit for drinking by adding poisonous substances like methanol, copper sulphate, etc.

(b) When large quantities of alcohol/ethanol are consumed, it tends to slow metabolic processes.

(c) When large quantities of alcohol/ethanol are consumed, it depress the central nervous system.

Right Option : D
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