BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Even though alcohol does not actually kill brain cells, it still can damage the brain. It does this by damaging the dendrites (Krucik, 2013) which are the branch-like ends of the brain cells. Dendrites are used for passing messages from one neuron to another, therefore damage to dendrites can cause severe cognitive problems. (Lexton, 2016)
Alcohols:
Ethanol is found in alcoholic beverages and is a two carbon molecule. (Wilmar, 2014)
Methanol, sometimes referred to as wood alcohol, can cause blindness and death and it is also a one carbon molecule. (Turnon, 2016) Propanol is fatal if consumed and is a three carbon molecule. One reason why they are so dangerous to living organisms is that they can damage dendrites, as mentioned before. However, many studies have come to conclusion that this is only possible if a human consumes a certain amount and concentration of alcohol. This is the reason why I am testing the effects at different concentrations: (0%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%).
Methanol,
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Tonoplast is quite large and typically contains water. In beetroot plants, this membrane-bound vacuole (Tonoplast) also contains a water soluble red pigment, betacyanin, which is what gives beetroot its colour. (Bjarnadottir, 2014) Due to the fact that the pigment is water soluble, not lipid soluble, it remains in the vacuole when the cells are healthy. However if the integrity of a membrane is disturbed, then the contents of the vacuole will release into the surrounding environment. (Bjarnadottir, 2014)This usually means the cell is dead. If beetroot membranes are damaged-- red pigment will leak out into the surrounding environment. Although these cells are not the same as the dendrites they can still act as a model for a cellular damage analysis. This is why I have chosen beetroot to serve as my ‘biological membrane’. As well as this beetroot contains thiamine. (Bjarnadottir,
Alcohol is causing the brains of these children to be poisoned, as it is a neurotoxin. The excessive consumption of alcohol can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B, which helps prevent the brain from being able to function correctly. Drinking above the recommended levels can cause brain disorders later on in life. Some symptoms of these disorders include: difficulties learning and problems memorizing things, and difficulties with balance.
The cell membranes are the utmost essential organelle that surrounds all living cells. Its purpose is to control what goes in and out of the cells and is accountable for the various other properties of the cells as well. The nucleus and other organelles also have membranes that are practically indistinguishable. Membranes are organised in a mosaic arrangement, comprised of carbohydrates, proteins and phospholipids. This can be seen in Figure 1. The objective of this indirect examination is to study the causes of various solvents and conducts on live beetroot cells. The reason why beetroot cells have been selected for this experiment is because they have a big membrane-bound central vacuole, as seen in Figure 2. The red colour anthocyanin, which provides the beetroot its bright colour is located in the vacuole. The cell membrane encloses the whole beetroot cell. The anthocyanin cannot leak out if the membranes stay unharmed. The red colour can escape if the membranes are hassled or broken.
There are many consequences of binge drinking. It causes a lot of health problems in an adolescent’s life, possibly short or long term. Feeling nauseated, having a hangover and memory loss are just a few of many things that are short term. In addition to short term effects, the long term effects are more severe and even deadly. One of the worst long term effects of binge drinking is the loss of brain stem cells. Dr Fulton Crews, mentioned that “The adolescent 's brain is much more sensitive to alcohol toxicity than adults’, including being vulnerable to cell death.”
4) The general effects of alcohol on the brain are blurred vision, weakened motor skills, blurred vision, slurred speech, slowed reaction times and impaired memory. In the liver alcohol causes fat deposits to develop in the liver and cause inflammation even eventually liver disease. Similarly, in the pancreas prolonged use can cause inflammation which yields vomiting, fever, weight loss, and is potentially fatal. Lastly, in the kidneys alcohol can increase the risk of high blood pressure developing in chronic kidney disease.
Therefore, more of the red pigment in the beetroot would leak as the lipids control the substances that enter and leave the cell membrane.
The cell membrane (Plasma membrane) functions to provide cell support, cell stability and control entry and exit of materials from the cell. This study was conducted to test the effects of environmental conditions such as the on beet root cell membrane (Beta vulgaris). Five trials using varied pH concentrations were tested and absorbance rates were monitored. The experimental results showed that the protein function decreased sequentially when the pH decreased. This allowed the betacyanin dye to leak out which created the color that was needed to determine the intensity and therefore the effect of the circumstances. This supported the hypothesis that the more acidic or basic the environmental condition around the beet cell, the more permeable the, membrane indicated by color intensity. Pigment leakage in the solution was analyzed by using a spectrophotometer.
Alcohol impairs judgment, memory, concentration and coordination, as well as inducing extreme mood swings and emotional
The students that drink too much do not understand that drinking just a little can affect the brain with a lot of force. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol reaches the brain quickly and begins to affect nerve cells. It slows the messages that travel along nerve fibers. Only a small amount of alcohol is needed to impair the normal
Due to the influx release of serotonin alcohol produces, the cerebral cortex is damaged and impairs one 's ability to learn, make informed decisions, and retain information. Glutamate is an additional neurotransmitter extremely susceptible to alcohol. Glutamate affects memory and is the reason why some individuals experience loss of remembrance when consuming large amounts of alcohol.
As we age the body metabolize alcohol faster and alcohol can interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications. Alcohol is especially dangerous for those who take sleeping pills, pain pills, or anti-anxiety medications. The effects of alcohol cause brain damage. The symptoms are similar to Alzheimer’s disease: confusion, short-term memory loss, diminished verbal ease, and loss of problem solving skills. The symptoms decrease after three to four weeks of abstinence. However, unless abstinence is maintained, the person may become permanently demented. One report found that 10% of patients over 60 who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease had brain damage caused by alcohol.
Alcohol can cause alterations in the structure, and the consequences may be evident beyond adolescence. Even though alcohol appears to be a stimulant, really it is a central nervous system depressant, depressing the brains inhibition control center (“too smart to start”). Neuron connectivity is vital to every human. Connectivity can be slowed down by alcohol consumption, which leads the person to think, speak, and move slower (“too smart to start”). Long term effects include memory loss and continuity of poor judgement. The cerebral cortex works with the senses; when the senses are debilitated, information is forgotten and senses do not function properly. The hippocampus regulates a person’s memories. When consuming too much alcohol, or even just one or two drinks, the hippocampus will damage, and a person will struggle remembering minor and large details. Teenagers often gloat over not being able to remember the night before. Even though their night may have been an “awesome blackout” their hippocampus has already been permanently damaged. The person now, can not hold on to knowledge and learn the same as before. The cerebellum controls coordination, thoughts and awareness (“too smart to start”). On most occasions, people have problems with these skills when consuming alcohol. In grade school, D.A.R.E. representatives brought “drunk goggles” to school. Studies show that alcoholism in the cerebellum
Alcohol’s effect on the body and mind is different from those effects that marijuana leaves. Consuming too much alcohol in a fast manner can lead to fatality. Alcohol being consumed too quickly, the body is unable to metabolize the alcohol quickly enough which can cause a buildup of alcohol within the brain that discontinues areas that are required for survival, such as heartbeat and breathing (Brownstein, 2014). Drinking an abundant amount of alcohol can have consequences. Alcoholism can cause liver disease, which can later change to liver cancer. Drinking alcohol affects portions of the brain that regulates speech, judgment, movement, and memory. These effects than lead to the acquainted drunkenness symbols which are rash behaviors, inaudible speech, trouble walking, and memory lapses. The national institute on drug abuse did a survey that stated 21 percent of drivers that were in traffic accidents, had alcohol levels that were above what the legal limits were (Kroll, 2014). Alcohol obstructs with the way brain communicates through its pathways, and can distress the way the brain
Along with the central nervous system, the outer layer of the brain is also affected by alcohol. The main part of the brain that is affected is the frontal cortex. This part of the brain is in charge of conscious thought. When people drink alcohol, they tend to lose their conscious thought, or otherwise known as their inhibitions. Alcohol disturbs many parts of the brain, but another important area that is affected is the cerebellum. The cerebellum is located towards the back of your brain, and is in charge of controlling your balance, coordination, and your eye movements. When alcohol is consumed, the brain can misread the judgment of distances and heights. Throughout the course of a flight, the pilot is going to constantly be looking out the window to judge the distance and height of things. This is mostly important when the pilot is coming into land at the airport. If the pilot misjudges the correct distance to touchdown, everyone on the plane could die due to overshooting or undershooting. Pilots need their senses to be perfect while they are flying because they are in charge of potentially hundreds of
Alcohol has short term and long term effects on human body. The short term outcome of alcohol includes poor concentration, slow reaction time, and slow brain activity. Some of the long-term effects of alcohol drinking include disrupting normal brain development, damaging to the liver, decreases brain cells. It also causes stomach and intestinal ulcers that could destroy organs. It also leads to heart disease, heart attack and strokes as well. These responses of alcohol effects depend on how much and how long it is
Alcohol is a substance that has numerous diverse affects on the body-both positive and negative. Alcohol not only kills brain cells, but when taken in profusion it has almost no constructive affects. Sure it can make one overlook his/her problems, but the consequences of drinking in excess far outweigh the benefits. It is not a crime to get drunk, however alcohol will almost always cause one to conduct them self in a way he or she would not normally behave. For instance, a sober man will not usually drive ninety-five mph down I-95, however, after consuming a good amount of alcohol, his eyesight, judgement, reflexes and abilities are hindered to the point that he feels