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Effects on Organs and Related Systems

Across
Dilation of small blood vessels of the ______. Face and neck appear red and the person feels warm.
Inflammation of the ______ muscle. It has a toxic effect and causes increased amount of fat to collect.
Alcohol inflames the cells of the ________, causing them to swell and block the tiny canal to the small intestine. Jaundice can develop, turning the skin and whites of the eyes yellow.
Alcohol is a disinhibitor or. Chronic drinking is a common contributor to impotence.
Causes dizziness, less inhibited behavior, over estimation of skills, loss of judgment, slurring speech, etc.
Alcohol irritates the cells of the ________, causing them to swell, thus blocking the flow of digestive enzymes. Insulin levels are negatively effected and can develop into diabetes.
In the small ________, alcohol blocks absorption of substances such as Thiamin, folic acid, and vitamins B and B12.
Down
Problems related to Osteoporosis, such as broken bones, hips, and shoulder fractures.
95% of alcohol is taken into the body is absorbed into the _________ through the lining of the stomach and duodenum. Once here, alcohol moves to every cell and tissue in the body.
Alcohol acts as an irritant and increases the amount of hydrochloric acid that is secreted from the _______ lining.
Inflames the lining of the bladder, making it unable to stretch properly. Causes increased loss of fluids in the kidney through its irritating effect.
Irritant to the delicate linings of the throat and food pipe. Burning of cells can produce chest burns and cancer of the tongue and ________.