Describe how intoxication affects the excretory system. (1 point)
drinker loses more water from the body than usual
more blood flows to the skin’s surface
sensations and perceptions become less clear
too much alcohol in the stomach may cause vomiting
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and dehydration, leading to a decrease in urine production and an increase in the concentration of waste products in the body. This puts an extra strain on the kidneys, which may lead to kidney damage if the problem is chronic. Additionally, alcohol can irritate the lining of the bladder and cause inflammation, leading to painful urination. Finally, alcohol can also cause a decrease in the production of an antidiuretic hormone, which can result in increased urine output and contribute to dehydration.
Describe how intoxication affects the excretory system.
1drinker loses more water from the body than usual
2more blood flows to the skin’s surface
3sensations and perceptions become less clear
4too much alcohol in the stomach may cause vomiting
1drinker loses more water from the body than usual
2more blood flows to the skin’s surface
3sensations and perceptions become less clear
4too much alcohol in the stomach may cause vomiting
Intoxication affects the excretory system in various ways. Firstly, excessive alcohol consumption can result in significant water loss due to enhanced urine production, causing dehydration. Secondly, alcohol consumption dilates blood vessels leading to more blood flowing to the skin surface resulting in sweating, which again causes water loss and dehydration. Thirdly, alcohol affects the brain, and due to this, a person's perceptions, sensations, and decision-making abilities are hampered. This may result in poor coordination and an impaired ability to regulate the excretory system, leading to the inability to hold urine or feces. Finally, too much alcohol in the stomach can cause vomiting, further leading to dehydration and the loss of important electrolytes that help maintain proper excretory system functioning.