Download Chapter 11 Vocabulary Words

Chapter 11 Vocabulary Words
Drug- A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or
mind.
Medicine- A drug that prevents or cures illness or eases its symptoms.
Prescription Medicine- A medicine that can be used safely only with a doctor’s
written permission.
Over-the-counter (OTC) Medicines- Medicines that you can buy without a
doctor’s prescription.
Side Effects- - Reactions to medicines other than ones intended.
Alcohol- A drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and
grains.
Cirrhosis- Is scarring and destruction of liver tissue, and liver cancer.
Intoxicated- A person who is drunk.
Alcoholism- Is an illness characterized by a physical and psychological need for
alcohol.
Illegal Drugs- Are substances it is against the law for people of any age to
manufacture, posses, buy, or sell.
Drug Abuse- Is the use of a drug for nonmedical purposes.
Stimulants- Are drugs that speed up the body’s functions.
Amphetamines- Are strong stimulant drugs that speed up the nervous system.
Depressants- Are drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions, including
heart and breathing rates.
Narcotics- Are drugs that relieve pain and dull the senses.
Hallucinogens- Are drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses.
Inhalants- Are substances whose fumes are breathed in to produce mind-altering
sensations.
Neurons- The cells that make up the nervous system.
Central Nervous System (CNS)- Consist of the brain and the spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)- Is made up of the nerves that connect the
central nervous system to all parts of the body.
Brain- Is the command center; or coordinator; of the nervous system.
Spinal Cord- Is a long bundle of neurons that relays messages to and from the brain
and all parts of the body.
Assertive- Willing to stand up for yourself in a firm but positive way.