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B1: Drugs and You
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GCSE Biology Mind Map on B1: Drugs and You, created by emmcharlotte_x on 04/20/2015.
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B1: Drugs and You
Types of Drugs
Class A are most dangerous and Class C are least dangerous.
Depressants- alcohol, solvents, temazepam.
Block transmission of nerve impulses across synapse by binding with recepetor molecules in membrane of receiving neurone.
Painkillers- aspirin, paracetamol
Stimulants- nicotine, MDMA, caffeine
Cause more neurotransmitter substances to cross synapses.
Performance Enhancers- anabolic steroids
Hallucinogens- LSD
Effects of Smoking
Cigarette smoke contains many chemicals the stop cilia moving
Cilia are found in the epithelial lining in the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles.
Smokers cough- dust and particles in cigarette smoke collect and irritate the epithelial lining.
Mucus not moved by Cilia
Effects of alcohol
measured in units
Increases reactions times and risk of accidents.
Liver is damaged when breaking down alcohol- Liver Cirrhosis
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