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bonus worksheet 5: student activity name: madison clarke each of the statements below gives incorrect information about the effects of alcohol on the brain and the body. suppose someone said each of the statements below. in the space provided, correct the statement with fact(s): 1 “alcohol doesn’t affect vital organs like my brain.” correct this statement with fact(s): 2 “drinking alcohol has no effect on my ability to learn or do well in school.” correct this statement with fact(s): 3 “alcohol can give you clear skin.” correct this statement with fact(s): 4 “drinking alcohol will make it easier for me to make decisions.” correct this statement with fact(s): 5 “alcohol is bad for the brain and your stomach, but it’s pretty harmless besides that.” correct this statement with fact(s):

Explanation:

1. Alcohol affects the brain and many vital organs. It can damage brain cells, disrupt neural - communication, and also harm the liver, heart, etc.
2. Alcohol impairs cognitive functions like memory, concentration, and learning ability, which can negatively impact school performance.
3. Alcohol can dehydrate the body and cause inflammation, often leading to skin problems like break - outs, redness, and premature aging instead of clear skin.
4. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system, impairing judgment and decision - making abilities.
5. Alcohol can cause damage to multiple organs including the pancreas, esophagus, and can also lead to high blood pressure, weakened immune system, and mental health issues.

Answer:

1. Alcohol affects vital organs including the brain. It can damage brain cells and disrupt normal brain function, and also impacts organs like the liver and heart.
2. Drinking alcohol impairs cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and learning ability, which can negatively affect school performance.
3. Alcohol can cause skin problems. It dehydrates the body and can lead to break - outs, redness, and premature aging, rather than giving clear skin.
4. Alcohol is a depressant that impairs judgment and decision - making abilities, making it harder to make good decisions.
5. Alcohol can damage multiple organs including the pancreas, esophagus, can cause high blood pressure, weaken the immune system, and lead to mental health issues, and is not harmless aside from affecting the brain and stomach.