THEME : MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
CHAPTER 7 : BODY COORDINATION
LEARNING AREA : BODY COORDINATION
CONTENT STANDARD :
7.2 Disturbances to body coordination
LEARNING STANDARD :
7.2.1 Explain with examples the types of drugs.
7.2.2 Do reasoning on the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse on body coordination and mental health.
1. What is the effect of drug abuse on body coordination? (4 Marks)
Imbalance of hormone
unclear speech
loss of balance
slow reflex action
(NOTES : HSBR)
2. How do the chemical substances in the drugs and alcoholic drinks affect the neurons? (1 Mark)
The movement of nerve impulses within neurons is disrupted (fast or slow).
3. How do drugs and alcohol influence hormone secretion?
Chemicals in drugs and alcohol delay the transmission of information to the endocrine gland to secrete the hormones the body needs.