Question

Which body system is directly affected when alcohol acts as a depressant? (1 point) Responses The circulatory system. The circulatory system. The central nervous system. The central nervous system. The respiratory system. The respiratory system. The skeletal system. The skeletal system.

Answer 1

The central nervous system. Alcohol is a depressant because it slows brain and spinal cord activity, affecting cognition, coordination, and reaction time.