Alcohol Mode of Action

Question 1

What mnemonic is used for alcohol mode of action?

Answer 1

GIN

Question 2

What does G stand for when describing the alcohol mode of action?

Answer 2

Alcohol depresses activity in the brain by binding to GABA receptor sites making GABA more effective

Slows down the speed in which messages are transmitted between neurons

Question 3

What does I stand for when describing the alcohol mode of action?

Answer 3

Alcohol reduces the effect of the inhibitory mechanism which ensures that we behave in a socially acceptable manner

Question 4

What does N stand for when describing the alcohol mode of action?

Answer 4

Alcohol anaesthetises nerve endings of noradrenaline synapses so they become less effective

Slows down the effectiveness of the reflexes. This explains why the ability to respond in an emergency is impaired