Question

Give scientific reasons for the following statements:

An alcoholic person walks unsteadily when drunk.

Answer 1

Effect of alcohol on Central nervous system:

1. When a person drinks alcohol, it directly affects the central nervous system and, most specifically cerebellum.
2. As the cerebellum is responsible for all muscular activities and coordination.
3. The cerebellum gets affected and is unable to coordinate muscular movements.
4. Hence, after consuming alcohol, a person walks clumsily.
5. Alcohol directly affects the cerebellum, which regulates muscle activity and its coordination.
6. Due to alcohol, the cerebellum is not able to regulate muscle coordination properly.
7. Therefore, An alcoholic person walks unsteadily when drunk.