Alcohol in the Body

In the picture

1. 1A glass of liquid: the drink that can contain ethanol
2. 2The lower torso: where the liquid enters the body
3. 3The branching vessels: where ethanol travels into the blood
4. 4The nerve web in the head: where signals become slower and uneven

Examples

• An adult drink such as beer or wine
• A mouthwash that contains alcohol

Quiz: Alcohol in the Body (Age 10)

1. 1

   According to the card, what is ethanol?

   • A toxic substance that can harm the body
   • A type of blood vessel
   • A harmless part of the nervous system
2. 2

   What does alcohol do to the nervous system?

   • It makes nerve signals faster and more even
   • It changes nerve signals, so thinking and movement can slow down
   • It stops the body from taking in any liquid
3. 3

   Where does ethanol travel into the blood?

   • In the lower torso
   • In the branching vessels
   • In the nerve web in the head

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