Question

which of the following best describes the short - term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system? a. alcohol affects ones movement, speech, and vision and causes ones breathing to speed up and become irregular. b. alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes ones thought process to be disorganized. c. alcohol impairs hearing and speech and causes ones memory to be heightened. d. alcohol affects ones memory, impairs sensory processing, and causes ones blood pressure to increase. please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Alcohol is a depressant that affects the central - nervous system. It dulls concentration, impairs motor - skills (coordination), and affects cognitive functions (thought processes). Option A is incorrect as alcohol generally slows down breathing rather than speeding it up. Option C is incorrect as hearing impairment is not a typical short - term effect of alcohol. Option D is incorrect as alcohol impairs memory rather than heightening it.

Answer:

B. Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized.